1. (1) The paying state is the state in which the claimant elects to file a combined-wage claim, provided the claimant has employment and wages in that state's base period and the claimant qualifies for unemployment insurance benefits under the law of that state using combined employment and wages. The claimant is responsible for deciding the state in which to file a combined-wage claim.

2. (2) If a claimant files a combined-wage claim in Utah but is not monetarily eligible for unemployment insurance benefits in Utah, the Department will advise the claimant of Utah's qualifying requirements and the claimant's potential eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits, if any, under Utah law. The claimant will also be advised that the claimant may file in another state where the claimant has employment and wages. The Department will advise the claimant that state laws vary and

   there are differences in weekly benefits amounts and other qualifying requirements. If the claimant wishes to explore options with another state, the Department will provide the claimant with contact information for that state.

3. (3) If a claimant is found to be monetarily ineligible in Utah, the claimant may file in another state in which the claimant has employment and wages in that state's base period.
4. (4) If a claimant is found monetarily ineligible in another state and then files in Utah, the claim may be established using the effective date of the original claim in the original state, if the claimant filed the claim in Utah within the appeal period from the original state's monetary denial.

KEY: unemployment compensation, interstate compacts

Date of Last Change: June 9, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 35A-4-106(1)