11,830 Utahns File For Unemployment Benefits – Down From The Week Before
Apr 30, 2020, 8:46 AM | Updated: 9:35 am
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Nearly 12,000 Utahns filed new unemployment claims last week, according to the latest numbers from the Utah Department of Workforce Services.
In total, 11,830 new claims were filed, which is down 7,921 from the week before.
“A decreasing trend in new unemployment insurance claims continued this week though still at a record high compared to pre-pandemic volumes,” said Kevin Burt, Unemployment Insurance Division director for the Utah Department of Workforce Services. “We are encouraged and hopeful to hear from both employers and employees who are returning to work as restrictions begin lifting and assistance like PPP loans are available for employers.”
Nationally, 3.8 million Americans filed new unemployment claims last week, bringing the total to 30 million new jobless claims nationwide since mid-March.
If an individual’s employment has been impacted by COVID-19 they should visit jobs.utah.gov/covid19 for updated information. New information has been added to help employees and employers navigate the process of returning to work.
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