Bill > HB0467

This bill establishes a new "Dependent Worker Act" in Utah that defines and provides protections for a specific category of workers. A "dependent worker" is defined as someone who typically works at least 30 hours per week for the same employer, does not employ others to help them, works in the same business as the employer, provides most of their own work tools (excluding basic technology), lacks a special or unique skill, works for an employer with 15 or more workers, and is not a volunteer. The bill grants dependent workers entitlements similar to traditional employees, including protections under federal labor standards, wage payment regulations, workers' compensation, occupational disease laws, anti-discrimination statutes, and employment security acts. Importantly, dependent workers are given a private right of action to sue for violations of these protections. The bill explicitly states that it does not create new federal remedies but also does not eliminate any existing rights workers may have under state or federal law. The legislation is set to take effect on May 7, 2025, and aims to provide additional workplace protections for a specific class of workers who may not traditionally be considered full employees.

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