HB 11 — Blood Alcohol Limit Amendments: amends the Workers’ Compensation Act regarding an employee’s blood or breath alcohol concentration. HB 12S2 — Abusive Conduct Reporting Amendments: addresses abusive conduct among state government employees, requiring an investigation if an abusive conduct complaint is made. HB 15 — Labor Commission Amendments: amends the Utah Labor Code […]
The following is a summary of legislation passed in the 2017 Utah Legislature that may have some impact on employers. All House Bills (HB) and Senate Bills (SB) become effective on May 9, 2017, except those marked here with an *, which become effective July 1, 2017. All resolutions become effective the date of passage. […]
Discrimination EEOC v. Abercrombie and Fitch Stores, Inc. (U.S., June 1, 2015) (to prevail in a disparate-treatment claim, an applicant need show only that his need for accommodation was a motivating factor in the employer’s decision,not that the employer knew of his need.)
Miscellaneous Perez v. Mortgage Bankers Association (U.S. March 9, 2015) (holding the doctrine of Paralyzed Veterans of America v. DC Arena, L.P. (17 F.3d 579) imposes an improper burden on agency rulemaking) Contract/Noncompete David v. Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc. (10th Cir., March 10, 2015) (remanding for award of prejudgment interest on negligent misrepresentation regarding Ms […]
False Claim Act Vanlangingham v. Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority (10th Cir., February 11, 2015) (affirming a Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal of False Claims Act suit because of Vanlandingham’s knowing and voluntary execution of a release of all claims) Discrimination Avington v. Metropolitan Tulsa Urban League (10th Cir., February 11, 2015) (affirming summary judgement in favor […]
Mendez v. Colvin, Acting Commissioner (10th Cir., October 21, 2014) (affirming denial of benefits) Silva v. Colvin, Acting Commissioner (10th Cir., October 21, 2014) (affirming denial of social security benefits: res judicata, no due process violation for notice in English without Spanish translation)Sumrall v. Merit Systems Protection Board (10th Cir., October 23, 2014) (affirming dismissal […]
As of July 1st, all employers who employ more than fifteen employees are required to register with a “status verification system,” or an E-Verify system operated by the federal government to verify the federal legal working status of any individual who is a newly hired employee. The requirement is a provision found in Senate Bill […]
The 2010 legislative sessions saw a lot of activity affecting employers and employees. Approximately fifty newly enacted laws will have some affect on employers and employees. With only two or three exceptions, all of these laws become effective May 11, 2010. (For a complete list of all the bills passed and their effective dates click here.) […]
The Utah legislature will be in general session beginning January 25, 2010. It will be considering several bills that may have an impact on employers and employees throughout the state. To date the following bills have been introduced in the House: House Bills: H.B. 11, Licensing of Elevator Contractors and Elevator Mechanics. The bill provides […]
On December 19, 2009, President Obama signed the Fiscal Year 2010 Department of Defenses Appropriates Act . Although a defense appropriation bill, the legislation included provisions that extended and expanded the COBRA subsidy program that was enacted under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Among other things, the bill provides that the COBRA premium subsidy […]
