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How to Deal with Ambiguous Contracts in Utah
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt 801-365-1021 [email protected] What happens when two parties to a contract disagree about what the contract language means? How are ambiguities in a contract resolved? Utah courts and judges should interpret and enforce each contract in a… Read More -
Firing Employees in Utah who Refuse to Engage in Illegal Conduct
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt 801-365-1021 [email protected] An employer asks an employee to do something illegal or improper as part of that employee’s work duties. The employee refuses. Shortly thereafter, the employer fires the employee. What next? Is there anything the… Read More -
Paying and Withholding Wages During Employment or Upon Termination and Other Issues Answered by the Utah Payment of Wages Act
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt 801-365-1021 [email protected] 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… Read More -
Initial Response to Employee Discrimination Charges
By Nathan D. Anderson Charges of discrimination are daunting for small businesses. This article will help you and your small business better understand employee discrimination charges and some good, initial steps you can take in response. What is a… Read More -
Are Non-Competition Agreements Against Independent Contractors Enforceable in Utah?
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt 801-365-1021 [email protected] 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,… Read More -
Can Employees Refuse to Return to Work because of COVID-19?
By Nathan D. Anderson [email protected] 801.365.1024 Utah is easing some of its COVID-19 restrictions. With the move from “high risk” to “moderate risk” under the Utah Leads Together Plan, some businesses are reopening. While some employees are anxious to return… Read More -
7 Tips for Utah Employers on Firing Employees
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt 801-365-1021 [email protected] 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 article briefly… Read More -
Loyalty to One’s Employer in Utah: Is a Non-Competition Agreement Necessary to Prevent an Employee from Competing with an Employer?
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt 801-365-1021 [email protected] 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 between employers… Read More -
Although Unfair, Utah Employers Can Often Terminate At-Will Employees to Avoid Paying Commissions
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt 801-365-1021 [email protected] 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 recently… Read More -
Are Non-Competition Agreements in Utah Enforceable?
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt 801-365-1021 [email protected] 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 or offering… Read More