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Unemployment rates in Utah are low but thousands haven’t returned to the workforce amid COVID pandemic and aren’t counted. While the lack of available workers is causing a headache for some businesses, Utah Department of Workforce Services chief economist Mark Knold said Utah’s economy is strong.
Utah registered its lowest unemployment rate on record, but thousands of workers haven't returned to the labor force since the pandemic started and aren't counted in the unemployment rate.
Utah hit its all-time record for lowest unemployment rate in October at 2.2%. The market was even tighter in southwestern Utah at 2%.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Worries over critical labor shortage challenges have migrated...
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Worries over critical labor shortage challenges have migrated...