Utah Administrative Code Labor Law
- The Utah administrative code on labor law is set out by the labor commission and divided into eight titles. The titles include administration, adjudication and anti-discrimination and labor. Fair housing is covered under anti-discrimination and labor. Others set forth by the commission include industrial accidents, occupational safety and health, and boiler and elevator safety.
- The title on labor sets forth minimum wages for the state of Utah. For example, if you were employed after July 24, 2009, the code states that your wage should be no lower than $7.25. Noncompliance of minimum wage rules under the code can lead to a class action suit being filed against an employer by the state of Utah. The title also sets forth rules regarding tips and commissions to help protect your interests as an employee.
- The labor commission also sets out specific rules relating to the employment of minors under the subsection of labor. For example, minors must have a minimum of 30 minutes for meals and 10 minutes for a paid break. Other rules pertain to the employment of minors aged 12 to 15 in door to door sales and complaint procedures.
- The subsection of labor under the labor commission has a title called the Filing, Investigation and Resolution of wage claims. General agricultural, public and household domestic employment are exempt from these rules. Specific rules are set out regarding filing complaints to the Division of Anti-discrimination and Labor under the Labor Commission including filing procedure, investigation of complaints, settlements, agency reviews and attorney fees. For example, if you are denied full payment by your employer, you may file a complaint to the commission and include in your claim allowances for paid vacation, sick leave, holiday, paid time off and severance pay.