This Handbook provides an overview of federal laws addressing employer-employee rights and obligations. Information discussed includes wages & hours, discrimination, termination of employment, pension plans and retirement benefits, workplace safety, workers' compensation, unions, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and much more in 25 pages of materials.
Labor Law Attorney For Employers In Utah
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Utah employees also sue their employers for breach of an employment contract or under the public policy exception to the employment at-will doctrine.
Although employers may legally let employees go from their jobs for no reason (when employment is “at will”), it is against federal and state laws to fire someone because of their race, ethnicity, country of origin, gender or sexual orientation, age and/or disability.
If Your Employment Rights Are Violated If you believe your employment rights have been violated you can either call the Disability Law Center, file a complaint with the Utah AntiDiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD), or file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Committee (EEOC).
While multimillion awards are possible, it is crucial to keep in mind that federal laws limit the amount of punitive and compensatory damages awarded in cases involving wrongful termination. They cannot exceed $50,000 – $300,000, depending on the number of employees working for the employer's business.
The Utah Labor Commission is the regulatory agency responsible for protecting the health, safety and economic well-being (i.e., wage, labor or anti-discrimination) of employees and employers.
Universally employers are legally prohibited from firing an employee based on: Discrimination based on race, gender, age, ethnicity, national origin, religion, pregnancy, marital status, or disability. Reporting an employment violation or bringing wrongdoing to light as a whistleblower.
What is considered full-time employment in Utah? Full-time employment is generally considered to be between 30 and 40 hours per week, although this is not defined by law.
Utah Scheduling Notice Law Unlike some states that have enacted predictive scheduling laws requiring a minimum notice period (such as 7 or 14 days), Utah does not impose such requirements. Employers in Utah have the discretion to modify work schedules as needed, provided they comply with federal labor laws.
Employers cannot require minors under the age of 16 to work during school hours, work more than four hours before and after school hours, work more than 8 hours in a 24-hour period, work before 5 a.m. or after p.m. unless the next day is not a school day, work more than 40 hours in a week.