Unemployment After Being Fired in Utah
Whether you can collect unemployment in Utah after being fired, what counts as misconduct, and how to appeal a denial.
Short answer: You are disqualified if you were discharged for just cause, or for a deliberate, willful or wanton act or omission against the employer's rightful interest. Utah Code § 35A-4-405(2)
| If you were fired | You are disqualified if you were discharged for just cause, or for a deliberate, willful or wanton act or omission against the employer's rightful interest. The disqualification lasts until you earn at least 6 times your weekly benefit amount in bona fide covered work. If you were fired for dishonesty that is a crime, or for a felony or class A misdemeanor connected with your work, you are disqualified for that week and the next 51 weeks, and those wages are removed from your base period. Source: Utah Code § 35A-4-405(2) |
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| Appealing a denial | File your appeal by the deadline stated in the decision letter. The preferred method is online at jobs.utah.gov/appeals. You can also fax it to 801-526-9242 or mail it to Appeals Unit, P.O. Box 45244, Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0244. A late appeal may be accepted if you show good cause. An administrative law judge holds the hearing by phone. |
Where to get help in Utah
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FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you were fired in Utah?
You are disqualified if you were discharged for just cause, or for a deliberate, willful or wanton act or omission against the employer's rightful interest. The disqualification lasts until you earn at least 6 times your weekly benefit amount in bona fide covered work. If you were fired for dishonesty that is a crime, or for a felony or class A misdemeanor connected with your work, you are disqualified for that week and the next 51 weeks, and those wages are removed from your base period.
How do I appeal an unemployment denial in Utah?
File your appeal by the deadline stated in the decision letter. The preferred method is online at jobs.utah.gov/appeals. You can also fax it to 801-526-9242 or mail it to Appeals Unit, P.O. Box 45244, Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0244. A late appeal may be accepted if you show good cause. An administrative law judge holds the hearing by phone.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.