As Utah reopens its economy, some say the COVID-19 unemployment benefits could be a barrier to working

(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Department of Workforce Services building, May 1, 2020.

(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Department of Workforce Services building, May 1, 2020.

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