Department of Workforce Services Press Releases

• Published on June 18, 2020 - 17:27 GMT

  - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (June 7-13)

  SALT LAKE CITY (June 18, 2020) — The number of new claims filed for unemployment benefits in Utah was 4,847 for the week of June 7 to June 13, 2020. There were 87,837 weekly claims filed during that same week. A total of $24,899,671 was paid in traditional …

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• Published on June 11, 2020 - 14:50 GMT

  - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (May 31-June 6)

  SALT LAKE CITY (June 11, 2020) — The number of new claims filed for unemployment benefits in Utah was 5,452 for the week of May 31 to June 6, 2020. There were 91,148 weekly claims filed during that same week. A total of $25,840,982 was paid in traditional …

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• Published on June 4, 2020 - 18:56 GMT

  - Eligible SNAP recipients to receive extension of maximum allotment benefits

  SALT LAKE CITY (June 4, 2020) — The Utah Department of Workforce Services will extend the issuance of additional Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits up to the maximum allotment based on household size through June. The Families First …

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• Published on June 4, 2020 - 16:09 GMT

  - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (May 24-30)

  SALT LAKE CITY (June 4, 2020) — The number of new claims filed for unemployment benefits in Utah was 4,996 for the week of May 24-30, 2020. There were 93,276 weekly claims filed during that same week. A total of $25,463,189 was paid in traditional …

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• Published on May 28, 2020 - 15:09 GMT

  - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (May 17-23)

  SALT LAKE CITY (May 28, 2020) — The number of new claims filed for unemployment benefits in Utah was 5,455 for the week of May 17-23, 2020. There were 97,570 weekly claims filed during that same week. A total of $26,427,924 was paid in traditional …

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• Published on May 27, 2020 - 19:32 GMT

  - One Utah Child Care for essential employees concludes end of June

  SALT LAKE CITY (May 27, 2020) — The One Utah Child Care program for essential employees during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic will conclude the end of June. The program was created to provide free child care options with federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief …

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• Published on May 21, 2020 - 15:46 GMT

  - Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (May 10-16)

  Utah’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report (May 10-16) SALT LAKE CITY (May 21, 2020) — The number of new claims filed for unemployment benefits in Utah was 6,275 for the week of May 10-16, 2020. There were 101,389 weekly claims filed during that same week …

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• Published on May 21, 2020 - 15:46 GMT

  - Extended unemployment benefits now available to Utahns

  SALT LAKE CITY (May 21, 2020) — The Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program is now available for Utahns. This is the fifth and final CARES Act program to be implemented in the state. PEUC will allow eligible individuals who have …

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• Published on May 19, 2020 - 20:01 GMT

  - Summer 2020 Supplemental Grants created to assist Utah’s summer programs for children

  SALT LAKE CITY (May 19, 2020) — The Utah Office of Child Care launched the Summer 2020 Supplemental Grant program today to support families of school-age children during the summer months. Utilizing Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES …

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