In California Department of Human Resources Development v. Java, the Supreme Court held that states could deny unemployment benefits to individuals who were fired for misconduct, even if the misconduct was related to the individual's religious beliefs.

In Social Security Board v. Nierotko, the Supreme Court held that unemployment benefits are intended to provide temporary assistance to individuals who are involuntarily unemployed through no fault of their own.

In Thomas v. Review Board of the Indiana Employment Security Division, the Supreme Court held that states could not deny unemployment benefits to individuals who were unemployed due to a labor dispute.

In Steward Machine Company v. Davis, the Supreme Court held that unemployment benefits are not a form of welfare, but rather a form of insurance.

In Sherbert v. Verner, the Supreme Court held that states could not deny unemployment benefits to individuals who were unemployed due to their refusal to work on religious grounds.

In Williamson v. Lee Optical of Oklahoma, the Supreme Court held that unemployment benefits are intended to replace a portion of an individual's lost wages.

In Employment Division, Department of Human Resources of Oregon v. Smith, the Supreme Court held that states could deny unemployment benefits to individuals who were unemployed due to their own misconduct.

In Social Security Board v. Nierotko, the Supreme Court held that unemployment benefits are intended to provide a safety net for individuals who are temporarily unemployed.

In Thomas v. Review Board of the Indiana Employment Security Division, the Supreme Court held that states could not deny unemployment benefits to individuals who were unemployed due to a lack of work.

In Steward Machine Company v. Davis, the Supreme Court held that unemployment benefits are intended to be a temporary form of assistance.

In Sherbert v. Verner, the Supreme Court held that states could not deny unemployment benefits to individuals who were unemployed due to their refusal to work on Sundays.

In Williamson v. Lee Optical of Oklahoma, the Supreme Court held that unemployment benefits are intended to provide a cushion for individuals who are between jobs.

In Sherbert v. Verner, the Supreme Court held that states could not deny unemployment benefits to individuals who were unemployed due to their refusal to work on holidays.

In Steward Machine Company v. Davis, the Supreme Court held that unemployment benefits are intended to provide a temporary bridge between jobs.