DAR File No. 37647

Workforce Services, Unemployment Insurance

Rule R994-403

Claim for Benefits

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 37647
Filed: 05/16/2013 04:02:08 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

This provision explains how to file a new claim, when a claim can be cancelled or reopened, job search requirements and able and availability requirements. It also explains the responsibilities of both parties in the claims process and when deferrals will be granted. Section 35A-1-104 authorizes the Department of Workforce Services to adopt rules. Subsection 35A-1-104(4) authorizes the Department to establish eligibility standards for its programs. Subsection 35A-4-502(1)(b) authorizes the Department to make rules necessary for the administration of the Employment Security Act. Subsection 35A-4-403(1) establishes eligibility standards and Subsection 35A-4-403(3) allows the Department to grant deferrals.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments have been received.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule is essential for providing claimants, employers and Department employees with information regarding eligibility for ongoing benefits including how the statute and court decisions define eligibility terms. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Workforce Services
Unemployment Insurance
140 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-2333

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Suzan Pixton at the above address, by phone at 801-526-9645, by FAX at 801-526-9211, or by Internet E-mail at spixton@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Jon Pierpont, Executive Director

Effective:

05/16/2013