Unemployment levels in Utah and across the U.S. remain high by historical standards. Reporter Tony Semerad spoke with Kevin Burt from Utah’s Department of Workforce Services about unemployment trends, the recent elimination of a $600-per-week benefits stipend for recipients, and ongoing effects of the coronavirus pandemic on Utah’s workplaces.
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