First and foremost, apply as soon as you lose the job. State unemployment offices generally take 1-3 weeks to process your application, especially for the initial claim. The compensation will be paid from the week you applied and if you delay, you will lose the benefits prior to the week of filing. You won't be allowed to back-date your claims or claim the benefits for prior weeks.
Utah Unemployment Compensation Eligibility Requirements
There are some basic rules for eligibility. Even if you meet some of these rules partially, you should still apply for unemployment because state offices make a reasonable attempt to process your claim, as long as you provide a good justification.
- You must have lost your job through no fault of your own. That means if you have quit job voluntarily you may not qualify for unemployment insurance. However, there are exceptions - such as working in hazardous or inhuman working conditions etc. to this rule.
- You must be willing and able to work. If you are physically disabled, you do not qualify.
- You must have worked minimum number of weeks specified by the State. Colorado State minimum weeks of covered employment requirement (employer must have paid unemployment taxes on your behalf):
- You must have earned minimum amount of wages specified by State during this period. This amount may change every year. You can get get complete eligibility criteria and the benefits calculator from state website mentioned in the next section. Minimum wages earned during the base period: $3100
Prepare documents required to apply for unemployment in UT
- Your name, address, social security number and other personal details such as telephone number, email address etc.
- Dependents name, date of birth and their social security number.
- Details of your previous employer. For each employer, you need to provide
- Name and address
- Telephone number
- Start and end dates of employment
- If you had out-of-state employment in the past 18 months, you also need to provide the employment details.
- Reason you lost the job – it has to be involuntary to be eligible to receive benefits.
- Your job skills summary
- If you are not an US citizen, keep your alien registration number and work authorization. However if you are on a work visa such as H1-B, immigration experts do not advise claiming unemployment insurance.
Apply for Benefits or Claim Extension
You can submit your application for unemployment compensation online, off-line (by mail or by visiting local employment office) or through telephone. Online application is the quickest and most efficient option which will also be available 24x7, 7 days a week.
Prepare and submit your application online here
If you choose to file over phone, call the unemployment compensation services toll-free number at 1-888-848-0688. The Hearings/Appeals number is 801-526-9300. Other important numbers: Salt Lake County - (801) 526-4400. Utah County: (801) 375-4067. Weber and North Davis Counties: (801) 612-0877. Rest of the state or out of state, Toll Free: (888) 848-0688
If you are applying for unemployment extension in Utah, make sure you check the latest rules. Many states are in the process of revising the rules to extend the benefits beyond the initial period. Also, remember that you need to report unemployment benefits as an income when you file taxes with IRS at the end of the year.
All the major cities in Utah including Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Provo, West Jordan, Sandy, Orem, Ogden, St. George, Layton, Taylorsville, and South Jordan have an unemployment office location to process unemployment claims. You can visit the local office for consultation or to file for unemployment in person
Utah Unemployment Rate (Trend)
The graph below shows the current and historical unemployment rate in the state
Frequently Asked Questions
Part-time employment and Utah Unemployment Benefits
You must report any gross earnings for the week the work is performed, regardless of when you are paid. You can earn up to 30% of your weekly benefit amount and still receive the full weekly benefit amount. If you earn over 30% of your weekly benefit amount then a dollar for dollar deduction will be taken. However, if you earn an amount equal to or more than your weekly benefit amount, or work 40 hours or more, you will not be eligible for payment that week.
Am I eligible if I quit my job?
Generally, unemployment benefits are only available to persons who have become unemployed through no fault of their own, and are willing and able to accept full time work. Eligibility for unemployment benefits can only be determined once the claim is actually filed and facts are obtained from you and your former employer. Please refer to unemployment insurance rules and regulations.
Job Search Requirements
You will be required to make at least two new contacts for full time work each week, including the non payable waiting week. These contacts must be with employers not previously contacted. Employer contacts can include those made in person, by telephone, online, or by resumes that are faxed or emailed.
If you do not make at least two new contacts during a given week, you may be denied benefits; however, the Department will evaluate your overall work search efforts during the week before making an eligibility determination.
Can I attend school while receiving Utah unemployment benefits
You can receive unemployment benefits if the Department determines your schooling or training does not interfere with your availability for full-time work. Under limited circumstances, school attendance that interfers with your availability for full-time work may also be approved.
Can I extend unemployment benefits beyond the initial period?
Yes, emergency Unemployment Compensation may be available. Please contact employment office for details.
Next steps
After you have submitted your application, you should actively look out for work because the benefits you receive will not be enough to cover your living expenses. The best thing to do is to take a look at your job skills and determine if you want to improve or learn new skills so that you can use this opportunity to revive your career. There are plenty of online opportunities to earn a living while working from home.
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