Employment Law Articles
Paying and Withholding Wages During Employment or Upon Termination and Other Issues Answered by the Utah Payment of Wages Act
Joseph G. Ballstaedt801.365.1021joe@snjlegal.com Wage claims and disputes between Utah employees and employers are fairly common, unfortunately. The Utah Payment of Wages Act contains many of the statutes and guidelines that any employee or employer should understand when …
Are Non-Competition Agreements Against Independent Contractors Enforceable in Utah?
Joseph G. Ballstaedt801.365.1021joe@snjlegal.com Usually, a non-competition agreement is an agreement between an employer and an employee where the employee agrees to not compete with the employer’s business. These agreements are also known as non-competes, post-employment restrictive covenants, …
7 Tips for Utah Employers on Firing Employees
Joseph G. Ballstaedt801.365.1021joe@snjlegal.com Owning a business is a rewarding and challenging experience. Perhaps one of the most challenging responsibilities for business owners is hiring quality employees and—when necessary—knowing when and how to fire employees. This …
Loyalty to One’s Employer in Utah: Is a Non-Competition Agreement Necessary to Prevent an Employee from Competing with an Employer?
Joseph G. Ballstaedt801.365.1021joe@snjlegal.com Under Utah law, must an employee be loyal to his employer? How loyal? In what way? When does this duty apply? This article briefly discusses some basic duties that form the relationship …
Although Unfair, Utah Employers Can Often Terminate At-Will Employees to Avoid Paying Commissions
Joseph G. Ballstaedt801.365.1021joe@snjlegal.com There are a variety of laws that protect employees, such as minimum wage and overtime laws, but many Utah and federal laws seem to favor employers over their employees. The Utah Supreme Court …
Are Non-Competition Agreements in Utah Enforceable?
Joseph G. Ballstaedt801.365.1021joe@snjlegal.com Generally speaking, a non-competition agreement is an agreement between an employer and an employee where the employee agrees to not compete with the employer’s business. They usually prohibit the employee from selling …
Can an Employer in Utah Charge an Employee the Cost for a Uniform?
Joseph G. Ballstaedt801.365.1021joe@snjlegal.com Employers in Utah often require their employees to wear uniforms, some of which are quite expensive. Utah employers often want their employees to bear the costs of these uniforms. Under Utah and …
Wage Garnishments: Locating Employers of Utah Debtors
Joseph G. Ballstaedt801.365.1021joe@snjlegal.com Congratulations! You prevailed in a legal lawsuit! A judge awarded you a money judgment against an individual in Utah. This is good news, but if you stop here, the judgment is nothing …
Do Freight Brokers Have to Pay Workers’ Compensation to Non-Employees?
Freight brokers, like any other employer, are generally only liable for their own employees for workers’ compensation purposes. However, what if a freight broker contracts with a motor carrier to transport goods, the motor carrier …