Eligibility for unemployment benefits To qualify for benefits, many states require that you: Earned at least a certain amount within the last 12-24 months. Worked consistently for the last 12-24 months. Look for a new job.
You must have earned at least $5100 during your Base Period. Your total Base Period earnings must be at least 1 ½ times the highest quarter of wages during your Base Period. If you do not qualify using earnings in your Base Period, you may qualify under the same conditions by using an Alternate Base Period.
Some examples of issues that may affect eligibility for UI benefits include: Reason for job separation. Ability and availability to work full-time. Actively seeking full-time work.
Form 33H, Utah Employer Quarterly Wage List and Contribution Report. Unemployment tax reports and payments are due by the last day of the month following the end of the calendar quarter (for example, on April 30 for the first quarter). To file online, go to the Utah Department of Workforce Services website.
To be found eligible for benefits, it is your responsibility to show that you quit for “good cause” as defined by the law. Good cause is shown if there was substantial harm by your staying on the job and if this harm could not be prevented or controlled.
You can file your weekly claim online at jobs.utah. You may have issues that the Department of Workforce Services needs examine before you are found eligible for benefits. It can take up to four weeks to receive a decision regarding your eligibility.
If you need to reopen your claim or request backdating of your claim call the Claims Assistance and Re-Employment Team 801-526-4400.