Utah Employment Law

Utah Antidiscrimination Act covers employers with 15+ employees. Includes sexual orientation and gender identity protections added in 2015 via compromise legislation.

At-Will

Yes

Right-to-Work

Yes

EEOC Deferral

300 days

Min. Wage

$7.25

Utah State Laws (1)

UADA

Utah Code Ann. §§ 34A-5-101 to 34A-5-112

180 days
15+ employees

The Utah Antidiscrimination Act prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, age (40+), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. In 2015, Utah became the first state with a Republican-controlled legislature to add sexual orientation and gender identity protections through a bipartisan compromise. The Act covers employers with 15 or more employees and complaints must be filed within 180 days with the Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division.

Protected Classes

racecolorsexpregnancychildbirthpregnancy-related conditionsage (40+)religionnational origindisabilitysexual orientationgender identity

Key Provisions

  • ✓Includes sexual orientation and gender identity protections added through a 2015 bipartisan compromise
  • ✓Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division investigates complaints and may pursue administrative hearings
  • ✓Covers employers with 15 or more employees and mirrors the federal threshold; prohibits retaliation for filing complaints

Remedies

Back payReinstatementCompensatory damagesAttorney fees and costsInjunctive reliefCease-and-desist orders
File with: Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD)180 days from the discriminatory act

Federal Laws That Apply in Utah

These federal statutes protect workers nationwide, including in Utah. As a deferral state, the EEOC filing deadline is extended to 300 days for most claims.

Title VII15+ employees
300 days
ADA15+ employees
300 days
ADEA20+ employees
300 days
EPA1+ employees
730 days
PDA15+ employees
300 days
PWFA15+ employees
300 days
FMLA50+ employees
730 days
FLSA1+ employees
730 days
Section 19811+ employees
1460 days
GINA15+ employees
300 days
USERRA1+ employees
— days
NLRA1+ employees
180 days
OSH Act1+ employees
30 days
WARN Act100+ employees
— days
Rehabilitation Act1+ employees
300 days
SOX Section 8061+ employees
180 days
INA Section 1324b4+ employees
180 days

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This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.Utah laws are subject to legislative changes. Consult a qualified employment attorney in Utah for advice about your specific situation. Last reviewed: February 2025.