SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 17, 2020 (Gephardt Daily) — New unemployment claims are down slightly for the week of Dec. 6 to 12, as compared to the week before.
The number of total new claims filed for unemployment benefits in Utah was 4,386 for the week of Dec. 6-12, 2020, with a total of $9,659,812 of benefits paid, said a weekly report from the Utah Department of Workforce Services. There were 26,442 continued claims filed during that same week.
The number of people who have not requested a benefit for two consecutive weeks as of Dec. 5, 2020, was 2,582. A total of 2,106 met the same criteria during the previous week.
“There continues to be national discussions regarding federally-funded unemployment benefit extensions, as the Dec. 26, 2020, expiration date for both the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and 13-week extended benefits is fast approaching,” said Kevin Burt, from the Utah Department of Workforce Services.
“Regardless of the outcome of those discussions, we continue to strongly encourage those receiving unemployment benefits to actively look for work, as Utah’s economy remains resilient and offers a multitude of employment opportunities.”
The number of people who have not requested a benefit for two consecutive weeks as of Dec. 5, 2020, was 2,582. A total of 2,106 met the same criteria during the previous week.
Anyone whose employment has been impacted by COVID-19 is urged to visit jobs.utah.gov/covid19 for updated information including help for employees and employers returning to work.
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New Unemployment Insurance Claims – Dec. 6-12 |
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Traditional Benefits |
% Change |
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance |
% Change |
Extended Benefits |
% Change |
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12/6 to 12/12 |
3,167 |
689 |
530 |
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Week Prior (11/29 to 12/5) |
3,394 |
-6.711% |
731 |
-5.7% |
633 |
-16.3% |
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Continued Unemployment Insurance Claims – Dec. 6-12 |
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Traditional Benefits |
% Change |
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance |
% Change |
Extended Benefits |
% Change |
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12/6 to 12/12 |
17,374 |
2,136 |
6,932 |
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Week Prior (11/29 to 12/5) |
17,502 |
-.711% |
2,354 |
-9.3% |
7,277 |
-4.7% |
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New and Continued Claim Comparison Current Week / Previous Week / 2019 Weekly Average |
Total New Claims and Benefits Paid March 15 to Dec. 12, 2020 |
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Current Week (11/29 – 12/5) |
Previous Week (11/29 – 12/5) |
2019 Weekly Average |
Traditional (State) |
PUA (Federal) |
Extended (Federal) |
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New Claims |
4,386 |
4,758 |
1,131 |
278,218 |
55,141 |
29,525 |
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Continued Claims |
26,442 |
27,133 |
8,856 |
$578,631,732 |
$67,811,577 |
$74,614,677 |
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$600 Stimulus (Expired July 25, 2020) |
$852,665,467 |
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Lost Wages Assistance (Expired Sept. 5, 2020) |
$76,038,300 |
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