Bill > HB0404

This bill makes several key amendments to Utah's government employment regulations, primarily focusing on the state's pay for performance management system and employee classification. The bill expands the definition of "employee" to include more types of workers in the pay for performance system, allows independent entities to voluntarily participate in the system, and modifies rules around employee scheduling and career service status. It introduces more flexible guidelines for employee performance evaluations, including quarterly written evaluations, performance ratings, and the ability to adjust wages based on individual performance. The bill also updates provisions related to supervisor training, requiring supervisors to attend training within six months of promotion and annually thereafter, with training focused on effective employee management, communication, and performance evaluation methods. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision mandating at least three work days of paid bereavement leave for employees experiencing or closely connected to a miscarriage or stillbirth, broadening the definition to include various familial and potential parental relationships. The legislation aims to create a more adaptive, performance-driven human resource management system for Utah state government agencies, with provisions taking effect on May 7, 2025.

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