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3 • Disclose to other state or federal agencies for eligibility verification and for law enforcement efforts • Disclose to the Governor’s Office for economic development planning • Disclose to other state or federal agencies for child support and civil rights enforcement programs, and to other state and federal agencies that administer programs established for the protection of workers in the workplace • Subject to verification through appropriate matching programs Workforce Services is not allowed to release information about your claim to your spouse, friends, bank, credit union, attorney or any other party unless there is a signed release from you or a court order. Unemployment benefits are not public assistance, Social Security or a disability payment. Unemployment insurance is to pay temporary assistance to eligible workers during times of unemployment when suitable work is not available. Employers pay all costs of the Unemployment Insurance program. Unemployment benefits are paid to eligible workers who: • Have sufficient wages during the base period • Are unemployed through no fault of their own • Are able to work full-time • Are available for and actively seeking full-time work Online Services Answers to most questions about your claim are online at jobs.utah.gov. Select “Sign in” (in the upper right-hand corner) then “my Unemployment” and choose “Need Assistance?” in the “Tools” box. Then choose “Frequently Asked Questions.”