Unemployment for Self-Employed and Gig Workers in Utah
Whether 1099 contractors, gig workers and the self-employed can collect unemployment in Utah, and what misclassified workers can do.
Short answer: You may be denied benefits if you are self-employed or working on a commission basis. All self-employment and commission sales activity must be reported on your weekly filing; Utah Department of Workforce Services, Unemployment Insurance Claimant Guide
| Self-employed, 1099 and gig workers | You may be denied benefits if you are self-employed or working on a commission basis. All self-employment and commission sales activity must be reported on your weekly filing; involvement in self-employment or commission sales can lead to a denial even if you earn nothing. |
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Where to get help in Utah
More Utah unemployment benefits
- Logging In to Your Utah Unemployment Claim
- Unemployment After Being Fired in Utah
- Unemployment After Quitting in Utah
- How Much Unemployment Pays in Utah
- How to File for Unemployment in Utah
- All Utah unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
Can self-employed or gig workers get unemployment in Utah?
You may be denied benefits if you are self-employed or working on a commission basis. All self-employment and commission sales activity must be reported on your weekly filing; involvement in self-employment or commission sales can lead to a denial even if you earn nothing.
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.