Bill > HB0186

This bill modifies Utah's wage payment laws by making several key changes to how and when employees must be paid upon separation from employment. Currently, when an employee is separated from payroll, the bill changes the requirement from paying wages within 24 hours to paying within three business days. If wages are not paid within that timeframe, the employee's wages will continue to accrue at their previous rate until payment is made, but for no more than 60 days after separation. The bill also introduces a new provision requiring employees who dispute wage amounts to first provide written notice to the employer and allow three business days for the employer to respond before initiating legal action. Additionally, the bill modifies the timeline for when an employee can commence a legal action to recover unpaid wages, now allowing 60 days from either the date they exhaust administrative remedies or the date of separation. The bill also clarifies that when an employee wins a wage-related lawsuit, the court shall establish the amount due and award attorney fees. These amendments aim to provide more clarity and structured processes for wage payment disputes between employers and employees in Utah. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025.

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