Consult with experienced labor lawyers in Utah

Utah attorneys are more familiar than attorneys from other states with the Utah state labor laws that local businesses must understand and follow. Look for an attorney who has experience in Utah labor laws, a good track record and time to devote to your needs.

I recommend: The Strong & Hanni Law Firm helps employers with a variety of issues and can assist you in creating and revising internal policies and procedures such as employee handbooks, anti-harassment policies and job applications. Likewise, the Hobbs & Olson firm and the Bostwick & Price firm specialize in Utah labor law. Their attorneys provide employment counseling and representation.

Post Utah labor laws where managers and staff can view them easily

In order to protect your business and your employees, everyone needs to be informed of their rights and obligations as employees under Utah state employment laws.

I recommend: Good sources for Utah employment law information that can be posted throughout your business, particularly in break rooms or near time clocks, are the LaborLawCenter, GovernmentPoster.com and GovDocs.

Find help when you have problems or questions about Utah work law

If your business is too small to hire a full-time attorney or human relations specialist with training in Utah labor law, go to a consulting firm. The firm can provide training, review policies, answer questions and evaluate whether complaints about labor law violations have merit.

I recommend: Performance Progression helps businesses of all sizes determine what they need to improve regarding Utah employment law and helps them do it. Similarly, the National Professional Employment Organization offers to audit your company and help you fix labor law problems.