Bill > SB0179

This bill amends existing wage laws in Utah, primarily by establishing a new state minimum wage and introducing wage transparency requirements for employers. Specifically, it removes the ability for the commission to set lower minimum wages for minors and instead directs that any such wages be established in accordance with a new section of law. A significant change is the enactment of a new section requiring employers with at least 15 employees to disclose projected minimum and maximum wages, along with any benefits offered, in job listings. The bill also updates the definition of "adjust for inflation" to refer to the Consumer Price Index and clarifies that a franchisor is generally not considered an employer of a franchisee or its employees, with exceptions for excessive control. Crucially, the bill sets the state minimum wage at $20 per hour, effective May 6, 2026, and mandates that the commission adjust this wage for inflation annually, ensuring it never falls below the federal minimum wage or the established state minimum. Furthermore, cities, towns, or counties are prohibited from setting their own minimum wages higher than the state-established minimum wage.

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