Unemployment Insurance Fraud

Utah Code tit. 76, ch. 76-8, pt. 76-8-P13

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Utah Code § 76-8-1301 False statement to obtain or increase unemployment compensation.

76-8-1301. False statement to obtain or increase unemployment compensation. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits false statement to obtain or increase unemployment compensation if the actor, to obtain or increase a benefit or other payment under Title 35A, Chapter 4, Employment Security Act, or under the Unemployment Compensation Law of any state or of the federal government: (a) makes a false statement or representation, knowing the representation is false; or (b) knowingly fails to disclose a material fact. (3) (a) A violation of Subsection (2) is: (i) a class B misdemeanor if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is less than $500; (ii) a class A misdemeanor if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is or exceeds $500 but is less than $1,500; (iii) a third degree felony if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is or exceeds $1,500 but is less than $5,000; or (iv) a second degree felony if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is or exceeds $5,000. (b) The determination of the degree of an offense under Subsection (3)(a) is measured by the total value of all money obtained or sought to be obtained by the unlawful conduct. Amended by Chapter 96, 2024 General Session

Utah Code § 76-8-1302 False statement to prevent or reduce unemployment compensation or liability.

76-8-1302. False statement to prevent or reduce unemployment compensation or liability. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits false statement to prevent or reduce unemployment compensation or liability if the actor, to prevent or reduce the payment of unemployment compensation benefits to an individual entitled to those benefits, or to avoid becoming or remaining a subject employer, or to avoid or reduce a contribution or other payment required from an employing unit under Title 35A, Chapter 4, Employment Security Act, or under the Unemployment Compensation Law of a state or of the federal government: (a) makes a false statement or representation, knowing the representation is false; or (b) knowingly fails to disclose a material fact. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is: (a) a class B misdemeanor if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is less than $500; (b) a class A misdemeanor if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is or exceeds $500 but is less than $1,500; (c) a third degree felony if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is or exceeds $1,500 but is less than $5,000; or (d) a second degree felony if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is or exceeds $5,000. (4) An actor under this section may include an officer or agent of an employing unit as defined under Section 35A-4-202. Enacted by Chapter 96, 2024 General Session

Utah Code § 76-8-1303 Unlawful failure to comply with Employment Security Act requirement.

76-8-1303. Unlawful failure to comply with Employment Security Act requirement. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits unlawful failure to comply with Employment Security Act requirements if the actor willfully: (a) fails or refuses: (i) to make a contribution or other payment required under Title 35A, Chapter 4, Employment Security Act; (ii) to furnish a report required under Title 35A, Chapter 4, Employment Security Act; or (iii) to produce or permit the inspection or copying of records required under Title 35A, Chapter 4, Employment Security Act; or (b) violates a provision of Title 35A, Chapter 4, Employment Security Act, or an order made under that chapter, for which the violation: (i) is made unlawful or the observance of which is required under the terms of Title 35A, Chapter 4, Employment Security Act; (ii) does not have a prescribed penalty in Title 35A, Chapter 4, Employment Security Act, or another applicable statute; and (iii) is for conduct not described in Subsection (2)(a). (3) (a) A violation of Subsection (2)(a) is: (i) a class B misdemeanor if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is less than $500; (ii) a class A misdemeanor if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is or exceeds $500 but is less than $1,500; (iii) a third degree felony if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is or exceeds $1,500 but is less than $5,000; or (iv) a second degree felony if the value of the money obtained or sought to be obtained is or exceeds $5,000. (b) A violation of Subsection (2)(b) is a class A misdemeanor. (4) An actor under this section may include an officer or agent of an employing unit as defined under Section 35A-4-202. Enacted by Chapter 96, 2024 General Session

Utah Code § 76-8-1304 Unlawful use or disclosure of employment information.

76-8-1304. Unlawful use or disclosure of employment information. (1) (a) As used in this section, "employing unit" means the same as that term is defined in Section 35A-4-202. (b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits unlawful use or disclosure of employment information if the actor: (a) (i) is an employee of the Department of Workforce Services; and (ii) willfully violates Section 35A-4-312 by making a disclosure of information obtained from an employing unit or individual in the administration of Title 35A, Chapter 4, Employment Security Act; or (b) (i) obtains a list of applicants for work or of claimants or recipients of benefits under Title 35A, Chapter 4, Employment Security Act; and (ii) uses or permits the use of the list described in Subsection (2)(b)(i) for a political purpose. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class C misdemeanor. Enacted by Chapter 96, 2024 General Session

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