Colquitt v. Department of Workforce Services

DECISION

11 Seott Colquitt seeks judicial review of the decision of the Workforce Appeals Board (the Board) disqualifying him from benefits and assessing an overpayment and statutory penalty. See Utah Code Ann. § 35A-4-405(5) (2011). We do not disturb the Board's decision.

12 A claimant who knowingly fails to report a material fact on unemployment benefit claims is not eligible for benefits See id. § 35A-4-405(5)(a). Upon a finding of fraud, the claimant must repay any benefits received, along with a civil penalty equal to the amount of benefits received. See id. § 35A-4-405(5)(a), (c) Colquitt…