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Utah Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: Utah Code § 34-40-101
Utah adopts federal FLSA minimum wage ($7.25/hr) and weekly 40-hour overtime rules.
Employee Statutory Rights (UT)
- ✓ Minimum wage of $7.25/hr.
- ✓ 1.5x regular rate over 40 hours per workweek.
- ✓ Protection under Utah Payment of Wages Act.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (UT)
- § Pay non-exempt employees on regular paydays at least semi-monthly.
- § Maintain payroll records for at least 3 years.
- § Make up tip credit shortfalls.
Utah Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Utah for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation Utah Code § 34-40-101, the 2026 minimum wage in Utah is $7.25 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does Utah mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
Utah follows the standard federal FLSA rule (Title 29 U.S.C. § 207). Overtime is calculated weekly for hours exceeding 40 hours in a 7-day workweek with no daily cap.
Can employers in Utah take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
Utah permits employers to claim a maximum tip credit of $5.12/hr against tipped staff, requiring a minimum direct cash wage of $2.13/hr.
Common Utah Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Tip credit shortfalls.
Delayed final paychecks.
Misclassifying hourly workers.
Did Your Employer Violate Utah Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from Utah Code § 34-40-101
Based on Utah labor code standards (Utah Code § 34-40-101), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Employer Statutory Violation & Penalty Risk Audit
Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in Utah
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & UT Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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