Unemployment Insurance Fraud
It is a Crime to Commit Unemployment Insurance Fraud!
Section 76-8-1301
of the Utah State Law states that a claimant or employer who makes a false
statement or representation knowing it to be false or fails to disclose a material
fact is guilty of Unemployment Insurance Fraud. Individuals who commit Fraud are
subject to fines, penalties, and/or criminal prosecution.
Claimant Fraud
- Failure to accurately report hours and earnings
- Failure to be able and available for work
- Failure to actively seek work
- Identity Theft
Employer Fraud
- Mis-classification of workers
- Incorrectly reporting wages
- Providing false information to prevent an otherwise eligible claimant from obtaining
benefits
- Failure to pay Unemployment Insurance taxes, report necessary information, or prohibit
inspection from the Department
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