To Employers

The information contained in the Employer Handbook is intended to assist you in understanding your rights and responsibilities with respect to the Utah Employment Security Act (hereafter referred to as the Act) and to the Utah New Hire Reporting. The handbook will also help guide you in preparing required reports.

The handbook covers information on Utah unemployment insurance and Utah new hire reporting programs and procedures. In addition, the handbook provides a brief description of the services the Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS) offers employers.

The intent of the handbook is to answer the questions most frequently asked by employers about DWS programs. If you have a question not covered in this handbook or need additional information, please feel free to contact:

Utah Department of Workforce Services
140 East 300 South 3rd Floor
P.O. Box 45288
Salt Lake City, Utah 84145-0288

Email: dws-ui-contrib@utah.gov
Phone: (801) 526-9400 or 526-9235
1-800-222-2857 if you are calling long distance within Utah.