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UT Code § 35A-1-109 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 1 - Department of Workforce Services|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 109 - Annual report -- Content -- Format.

 Effective 7/1/2021  35A-1-109. Annual report -- Content -- Format.    (1) The department shall prepare and submit to the governor and the Legislature, by October 1 of each year, an annual written report of the operations, activities, programs, and services of the department, including its divisions, offices, boards, commissions, councils, and committees, for the preceding fiscal year.     (2) For each operation, activity, program, or service provided by the department, the annual report shall include:   (a) a description of the operation, activity, program, or service;     (b) data and metrics:   (i) selected and used by the department to measure progress, performance, effectiveness, and scope of the operation, activity, program, or service, including summary data; and     (ii) that are consistent and comparable for each state operation, activity, program, or service that primarily involves employment training or placement as determined by the executive directors of the department, the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, and the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget;       (c) budget data, including the amount and source of funding, expenses, and allocation of full-time employees for the operation, activity, program, or service;     (d) historical data from previous years for comparison with data reported under Subsections (2)(b) and (c);     (e) goals, challenges, and achievements related to the operation, activity, program, or service;     (f) relevant federal and state statutory references and requirements;     (g) contact information of officials knowledgeable and responsible for each operation, activity, program, or service; and     (h) other information determined by the department that:   (i) may be needed, useful, or of historical significance; or     (ii) promotes accountability and transparency for each operation, activity, program, or service with the public and elected officials.         (3) The annual report shall be designed to provide clear, accurate, and accessible information to the public, the governor, and the Legislature.     (4) The department shall:   (a) submit the annual report in accordance with Section 68-3-14;     (b) make the annual report, and previous annual reports, accessible to the public by placing a link to the reports on the department's website; and     (c) provide the data and metrics described in Subsection (2)(b) to the Talent, Education, and Industry Alignment Subcommittee created in Section 63N-1b-301.      Amended by Chapter 282, 2021 General SessionAmended by Chapter 382, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 35A-1-201 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 1 - Department of Workforce Services|Part 2 - Organization|Section 201 - Executive director -- Appointment -- Removal -- Compensation -- Qualifications -- Responsibilities -- Deputy directors.

 Effective 7/1/2021  35A-1-201. Executive director -- Appointment -- Removal -- Compensation -- Qualifications -- Responsibilities -- Deputy directors.    (1)   (a) The chief administrative officer of the department is the executive director, who is appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.     (b) The executive director serves at the pleasure of the governor.     (c) The executive director shall receive a salary established by the governor within the salary range fixed by the Legislature in Title 67, Chapter 22, State Officer Compensation.     (d) The executive director shall be experienced in administration, management, and coordination of complex organizations.       (2) The executive director shall:   (a) administer and supervise the department in compliance with Title 63A, Chapter 17, Utah State Personnel Management Act;     (b) supervise and coordinate between the economic service areas and directors created under Chapter 2, Economic Service Areas;     (c) coordinate policies and program activities conducted through the divisions and economic service areas of the department;     (d) approve the proposed budget of each division, the Workforce Appeals Board, and each economic service area within the department;     (e) approve all applications for federal grants or assistance in support of any department program;     (f) coordinate with the executive directors of the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity and the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget to review data and metrics to be reported to the Legislature as described in Subsection 35A-1-109(2)(b); and     (g) fulfill such other duties as assigned by the Legislature or as assigned by the governor that are not inconsistent with this title.       (3) The executive director may appoint deputy or assistant directors to assist the executive director in carrying out the department's responsibilities.     (4) The executive director shall at least annually provide for the sharing of information between the advisory councils established under this title.    Amended by Chapter 282, 2021 General SessionAmended by Chapter 345, 2021 General SessionAmended by Chapter 382, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 35A-1-202 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 1 - Department of Workforce Services|Part 2 - Organization|Section 202 - Divisions -- Creation -- Duties -- Workforce Appeals Board, councils, Child Care Advisory Committee, and economic service areas.

 Affected by 63I-1-235 on 7/1/2026  Effective 7/1/2021  35A-1-202. Divisions -- Creation -- Duties -- Workforce Appeals Board, councils, Child Care Advisory Committee, and economic service areas.    (1) There is created within the department the following divisions:   (a) the Workforce Development Division to administer the development and implementation of employment assistance programs;     (b) the Workforce Research and Analysis Division;     (c) the Unemployment Insurance Division to administer Chapter 4, Employment Security Act;     (d) the Eligibility Services Division to administer public assistance eligibility;     (e) the Division of Adjudication to adjudicate claims or actions in accordance with this title;     (f) the Housing and Community Development Division, which is described in Sections 35A-8-201 and 35A-8-202;     (g) the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation, which is described in Section 35A-13-103; and     (h) the Office of Homeless Services, which is described in Section 35A-16-202.       (2) In addition to the divisions created under Subsection (1), within the department are the following:   (a) the Workforce Appeals Board created in Section 35A-1-205;     (b) the State Workforce Development Board created in Section 35A-1-206;     (c) the Employment Advisory Council created in Section 35A-4-502;     (d) the Child Care Advisory Committee created in Section 35A-3-205; and     (e) the economic service areas created in accordance with Chapter 2, Economic Service Areas.      Amended by Chapter 281, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 35A-1-203 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 1 - Department of Workforce Services|Part 2 - Organization|Section 203 - Executive director -- Jurisdiction over division and economic service area directors -- No jurisdiction over Workforce Appeals Board -- Authority.

35A-1-203. Executive director -- Jurisdiction over division and economic service area directors -- No jurisdiction over Workforce Appeals Board -- Authority.    (1) The executive director has administrative jurisdiction over each division and economic service area.     (2) To effectuate greater statewide efficiency and local flexibility in the implementation of programs, the executive director shall coordinate with the directors of the divisions and the directors of the economic service areas.     (3) To effectuate greater efficiency and economy in the operations of the department, the executive director may:   (a) make changes in personnel and service functions in the divisions and economic service areas under the executive director's administrative jurisdiction; and     (b) authorize designees to perform appropriate responsibilities.       (4)   (a) The executive director has no jurisdiction over the Workforce Appeals Board except as provided in Subsection (4)(b).     (b) The executive director shall:   (i) approve the budget of the Workforce Appeals Board;     (ii) provide the necessary staff support to the Workforce Appeals Board; and     (iii) make rules necessary for the operations of the Workforce Appeals Board and the efficiency of the adjudicative process as a whole in accordance with Section 35A-1-303.         (5) To facilitate management of the department, the executive director may establish offices necessary to implement this title or to perform functions such as budgeting, planning, data processing, and personnel administration.    Amended by Chapter 188, 2011 General Session
UT Code § 35A-1-204 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 1 - Department of Workforce Services|Part 2 - Organization|Section 204 - Division directors -- Appointment -- Compensation -- Qualifications.

 Effective 7/1/2021  35A-1-204. Division directors -- Appointment -- Compensation -- Qualifications.    (1) The chief officer of each division within the department shall be a director, who shall serve as the executive and administrative head of the division.     (2) A director shall be appointed by the executive director with the concurrence of the governor and may be removed from that position at the will of the executive director.     (3) A director of a division shall receive compensation as provided by Title 63A, Chapter 17, Utah State Personnel Management Act.     (4)   (a) A director of a division shall be experienced in administration and possess such additional qualifications as determined by the executive director.     (b) In addition to the requirements of Subsection (4)(a), the director of the Division of Adjudication shall be admitted to the practice of law in Utah.      Amended by Chapter 345, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 35A-1-207 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 1 - Department of Workforce Services|Part 2 - Organization|Section 207 - State workforce services plan -- Economic service area plans.

 Effective 7/1/2016  35A-1-207. State workforce services plan -- Economic service area plans.  The State Workforce Development Board shall annually maintain and update a state workforce services plan that includes:  (1) a four-year strategy, as described in 29 U.S.C. Sec. 3112, for the following core programs:   (a) youth services;     (b) adult employment and training services;     (c) dislocated worker employment and training services;     (d) adult education and literacy activities;     (e) employment services; and     (f) vocational rehabilitation services;       (2) a strategy for aligning and coordinating the core programs;     (3) a strategy for coordinating the workforce needs of job seekers and employers in the various regions of the state;     (4) planning to ensure that employment centers address the requirements of the special employment needs population, including:   (a) individuals who have special employment needs based on factors such as race, gender, age, disability, economic status, education, language skills, or work history; and     (b) an "individual with a barrier to employment" as that term is defined in 29 U.S.C. Sec. 3102;       (5) a mechanism for getting consumer and public feedback on department programs;     (6) projected analysis of the workforce needs of employers and clients;     (7) state outcome-based standards for measuring program performance to ensure equitable service to all clients;     (8) strategies to ensure program responsiveness, universal access, and unified case management;     (9) strategies to eliminate unnecessary barriers to access services; and     (10) strategies to provide assistance to employees facing employment dislocation and their employers.    Amended by Chapter 296, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 35A-1-302 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 1 - Department of Workforce Services|Part 3 - Adjudicative Proceedings|Section 302 - Review of administrative order -- Finality of Workforce Appeals Board's order.

35A-1-302. Review of administrative order -- Finality of Workforce Appeals Board's order.    (1) An order entered by an administrative law judge under this title is the final decision of the department unless a further appeal is initiated under this title and in accordance with the rules of the department governing the review.     (2) The order of the Workforce Appeals Board on review is final, unless set aside by the court of appeals.     (3) If an order is appealed to the court of appeals after the party appealing the order has exhausted all administrative appeals, the court of appeals has jurisdiction to review, reverse, or annul any order of the Workforce Appeals Board, or to suspend or delay the operation or execution of the order of the Workforce Appeals Board being appealed.    Amended by Chapter 375, 1997 General Session
UT Code § 35A-1-303 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 1 - Department of Workforce Services|Part 3 - Adjudicative Proceedings|Section 303 - Rulemaking.

35A-1-303. Rulemaking.    (1)   (a) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department shall make rules governing adjudicative procedures including the forms of notices and the manner of serving notice in all claims.     (b) Except as provided in this title and Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, the rules made under this section are not required to conform to common law or statutory rules of evidence or other technical rules of procedure.       (2) The rules made under this section shall include procedures to dispose of cases informally, or to expedite claims adjudication, narrow issues, and simplify the methods of proof at hearings.     (3) Any rule made concerning proceedings before the Workforce Appeals Board shall be made in consultation with the Workforce Appeals Board.    Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 35A-1-304 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 1 - Department of Workforce Services|Part 3 - Adjudicative Proceedings|Section 304 - Review authority of the Workforce Appeals Board.

Superseded 7/1/2022  35A-1-304. Review authority of the Workforce Appeals Board.    (1)   (a) In accordance with this title and Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, the Workforce Appeals Board may allow an appeal from a decision of an administrative law judge if a motion for review is filed with the Division of Adjudication within the designated time by any party entitled to the notice of the administrative law judge's decision.     (b) An appeal filed by the party shall be allowed as of right if the decision of the administrative law judge did not affirm the department's prior decision.     (c) If the Workforce Appeals Board denies an application for appeal from the decision of an administrative law judge, the decision of the administrative law judge is considered a decision of the Workforce Appeals Board for purposes of judicial review and is subject to judicial review if further appeal is initiated under this title.       (2) On appeal, the Workforce Appeals Board may on the basis of the evidence previously submitted in the case, or upon the basis of any additional evidence it requires:   (a) affirm the decision of the administrative law judge;     (b) modify the decision of the administrative law judge; or     (c) reverse the findings, conclusions, and decision of the administrative law judge.       (3) The Workforce Appeals Board shall promptly notify the parties to any proceedings before it of its decision, including its findings and conclusions, and the decision is a final order of the department unless within 30 days after the date the decision of the Workforce Appeals Board is issued, further appeal is initiated under this title.    Amended by Chapter 116, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 35A-1-304 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 1 - Department of Workforce Services|Part 3 - Adjudicative Proceedings|Section 304 - Review authority of the Workforce Appeals Board.

 Effective 7/1/2022  35A-1-304. Review authority of the Workforce Appeals Board.    (1)   (a) In accordance with this title and Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, the Workforce Appeals Board may allow an appeal from a decision of an administrative law judge from a formal adjudicative proceeding if a motion for review is filed with the Division of Adjudication within the designated time by any party entitled to the notice of the administrative law judge's decision.     (b) An appeal filed by the party shall be allowed as of right if the decision of the administrative law judge did not affirm the department's prior decision.     (c) If the Workforce Appeals Board denies an application for appeal from the decision of an administrative law judge, the decision of the administrative law judge is considered a decision of the Workforce Appeals Board for purposes of judicial review and is subject to judicial review if further appeal is initiated under this title.       (2) On appeal, the Workforce Appeals Board may on the basis of the evidence previously submitted in the case, or upon the basis of any additional evidence it requires:   (a) affirm the decision of the administrative law judge;     (b) modify the decision of the administrative law judge; or     (c) reverse the findings, conclusions, and decision of the administrative law judge.       (3) The Workforce Appeals Board shall promptly notify the parties to any proceedings before it of its decision, including its findings and conclusions, and the decision is a final order of the department unless within 30 days after the date the decision of the Workforce Appeals Board is issued, further appeal is initiated under this title.    Amended by Chapter 422, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 35A-1-305 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 1 - Department of Workforce Services|Part 3 - Adjudicative Proceedings|Section 305 - Independence of Workforce Appeals Board.

35A-1-305. Independence of Workforce Appeals Board.  A member of the Workforce Appeals Board may not participate in any case in which the member is an interested party. Each decision of a member of the Workforce Appeals Board shall represent the member's independent judgment. Amended by Chapter 375, 1997 General Session
UT Code § 35A-1-306 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 1 - Department of Workforce Services|Part 3 - Adjudicative Proceedings|Section 306 - Electronic or similar methods.

35A-1-306. Electronic or similar methods.  The department may by rule permit hearings or other adjudicative hearings to be conducted, recorded, or published by means of electronic devices or other similar methods.  Enacted by Chapter 240, 1996 General Session
UT Code § 35A-1-307 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 1 - Department of Workforce Services|Part 3 - Adjudicative Proceedings|Section 307 - Scope of part.

Superseded 7/1/2022  35A-1-307. Scope of part.  This part does not apply to adjudication under:  (1)Chapter 3, Employment Support Act; or     (2)Chapter 5, Part 1, Job Training Coordination Act.    Repealed and Re-enacted by Chapter 375, 1997 General Session
UT Code § 35A-1-307 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 1 - Department of Workforce Services|Part 3 - Adjudicative Proceedings|Section 307 - Scope of part.

 Effective 7/1/2022  35A-1-307. Scope of part.  This part does not apply to adjudication under Chapter 5, Part 1, Job Training Coordination Act. Amended by Chapter 422, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 35A-1-501 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 1 - Department of Workforce Services|Part 5 - Assistance Fraud|Section 501 - Legal representation of department.

35A-1-501. Legal representation of department.  At the request of the department, it is the duty of the county attorney or district attorney, as appropriate under Sections 17-18a-202 and 17-18a-203, and the attorney general to represent the department in any legal action taken under this part, Chapter 3, Employment Support Act, or under Title 76, Chapter 8, Part 12, Public Assistance Fraud.  Amended by Chapter 237, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 35A-1-503 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 1 - Department of Workforce Services|Part 5 - Assistance Fraud|Section 503 - Evidence in legal actions.

35A-1-503. Evidence in legal actions.    (1) In any civil action pursuant to this part or criminal action pursuant to Title 76, Chapter 8, Part 12, Public Assistance Fraud:   (a) a fund transfer or payment instrument made to the order of a party shall constitute prima facie evidence that such party received cash assistance under Chapter 3, Employment Support Act, from the state;     (b) all of the records in the custody of the department relating to the application for, verification of, issuance of, receipt of, and use of public assistance shall constitute business records within the meaning of the exceptions to the hearsay rule of evidence; and     (c) the value of the benefits received shall be based on the ordinary and usual charge for similar benefits in the private sector.       (2)   (a) A conviction or a guilty plea on a misdemeanor or felony charge of public assistance fraud is admissible in a civil action brought under this part.     (b) Subsection (2)(a) may not be construed to limit the right to use a conviction or guilty plea in any manner permitted by law or court rule.      Amended by Chapter 132, 1999 General Session
UT Code § 35A-2-101 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 2 - Economic Service Areas|Part 1 - Organization|Section 101 - Economic service areas -- Creation.

 Effective 5/8/2018  35A-2-101. Economic service areas -- Creation.    (1)   (a) The executive director shall establish economic service areas to furnish the services described in Section 35A-2-201.     (b) In establishing economic service areas, the executive director shall seek input from the State Workforce Development Board.       (2) In establishing the economic service areas, the executive director may consider:   (a) areas comprised of multiple counties;     (b) the alignment of transportation and other infrastructure or services;     (c) the interdependence of the economy within a geographic area;     (d) the ability to develop regional marketing and economic development programs;     (e) the labor market areas;     (f) the population of the area, as established in the most recent estimate by the Utah Population Committee;     (g) the number of individuals in the previous year receiving:   (i) services under Chapter 3, Employment Support Act; and     (ii) benefits under Chapter 4, Employment Security Act; and       (h) other factors that relate to the management of the programs administered or that relate to the delivery of services provided under this title.      Amended by Chapter 330, 2018 General Session