Unemployment After Quitting in Utah
When quitting a job in Utah still qualifies for unemployment, and what counts as good cause.
Short answer: If you quit without good cause, you are disqualified until you earn at least 6 times your weekly benefit amount in bona fide covered work. You may still be paid if denying benefits would be contrary to equity and good conscience. Utah Code § 35A-4-405(1)
| If you quit | If you quit without good cause, you are disqualified until you earn at least 6 times your weekly benefit amount in bona fide covered work. You may still be paid if denying benefits would be contrary to equity and good conscience. DWS looks at whether your actions were reasonable and whether you remain genuinely attached to the job market. Quitting to follow a spouse to a new place is not good cause, unless your spouse is in the armed forces and was reassigned for at least 180 days and the other conditions in the law are met. Source: Utah Code § 35A-4-405(1) |
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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. |
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FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you quit in Utah?
If you quit without good cause, you are disqualified until you earn at least 6 times your weekly benefit amount in bona fide covered work. You may still be paid if denying benefits would be contrary to equity and good conscience. DWS looks at whether your actions were reasonable and whether you remain genuinely attached to the job market. Quitting to follow a spouse to a new place is not good cause, unless your spouse is in the armed forces and was reassigned for at least 180 days and the other conditions in the law are met.
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.