### Question
How does the law define compensation?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1321*, **compensation** is defined as:

> cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment, exclusive of expenses of administration

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1321*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XII-ADVANCES TO STATE UNEMPLOYMENT FUNDS**

