As in effect on June 1, 2013
R994-405-106. Quit or Discharge.
(2) Leaving Prior to Effective Date of Termination.
(a) If a claimant leaves work prior to the date of an impending reduction of force, the separation is a quit. Notice of an impending layoff does not establish good cause for leaving work. However, the duration of available work may be a factor in considering whether a denial of benefits would be contrary to equity and good conscience. If the claimant is not disqualified for quitting benefits will be denied for the limited period of time the claimant could have continued working, as there was a failure to accept all available work as required under Subsection 35A-4- 403(1)(c).
(b) If the claimant quit to avoid a disqualifying discharge the separation will be adjudicated as a discharge.
( Source: http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r994/r994-405.htm )
"If a claimant leaves work prior to the date of an impending reduction of force, the separation is a quit" <---- Clear as day.....