Utah Worker Rights
Utah follows the federal minimum wage, and the Utah Labor Commission handles safety, wage claims, workers’ comp and discrimination in one place.
- Utah
Pay
- Minimum wage: $7.25, the same as federal.
- Overtime: federal rules, 1.5x over 40 hours a week.
- Final pay: within 24 hours if you’re fired; by the next regular payday if you quit.
- Prevailing wage: no state law; Davis-Bacon applies on federal projects.
Breaks and leave
- No state law requiring meal or rest breaks for adults.
- No state paid sick leave law.
Unions and right-to-work
Utah is a right-to-work state: a union contract can’t require you to join a union or pay dues or fees to keep your job. You still have the right to organize and act together with coworkers under federal law. See Right-to-Work States.
Where to file
- Unpaid wages and overtime: Utah Labor Commission, Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD).
- Discrimination and harassment: Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division, or the U.S. EEOC.
- Safety: UOSH, the state plan, covers most private and public employers.
- Work injuries: report the injury to your employer right away, in writing, and follow up with Utah’s workers’ compensation agency. See Workers’ Compensation.
Check current rules: this is a summary. Wage rates and labor laws change often, usually on January 1 or July 1, and cities and counties can add their own rules. Confirm details with the Utah Labor Commission before acting. Federal protections apply too. See Where to Get Help.
Standards & references
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