A confidentiality clause regarding sexual misconduct, as a condition of employment, is against public policy and is void and unenforceable.
A form of employment discrimination, wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires an employee for unlawful reasons that violate an employment contract, public policy, or antidiscrimination laws defending the rights of employees belonging to a protected class.
Utah is an at-will employment state, which means that, in the absence of a written employment agreement or a collective bargaining agreement, either the employer or employee may terminate employment for any reason that is not contrary to law.
Termination Notification: In Utah, it's a best practice for employers to provide a written termination notice. This document should clearly state the employee's last working day and when their benefits will end. Although not legally mandated, delivering this notice promptly can help avoid misunderstandings.
In Utah, employees can quit without giving notice, as it is an at-will employment state. However, providing notice is often considered a professional courtesy and may be required by contract in some cases.
Utah is an at-will employment state, which means that, in the absence of a written employment agreement or a collective bargaining agreement, either the employer or employee may terminate employment for any reason that is not contrary to law.
An employee may express the employee's religious or moral beliefs and commitments in the workplace in a reasonable, non-disruptive, and non-harassing way on equal terms with similar types of expression of beliefs or commitments allowed by the employer in the workplace, unless the expression is in direct conflict with ...
On March 13, 2024, Governor Spencer Cox signed House Bill (HB) 55, titled the “Employment Confidentiality Amendments.” The law prohibits employers from requiring employees to sign nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) or nondisparagement agreements related to allegations of sexual harassment and sexual assault—which have ...