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Unpaid Wages: Can an Employee force an Employer to pay?
Employment Law/Wage Claims
Unpaid Wages: Can an Employee force an Employer to pay?
Introduction
There are numerous statutes that regulate the employer/employee relationship. This article discusses employee wages specifically within the state of Utah.
Many employees believe their unpaid wages aren’t worth pursuing their previous employer, and some employers are unaware of the extent of fines and damages that can be awarded to an employee for the nonpayment or late payment of wages earned. This article will outline the legal definitions, types of employee claims, the value of wage claims, and the dangers of failing to calculate, improperly withholding, or failing to pay wages.
Federal Employment Law
Federal employment law applies to all businesses with 49+ employees. Utah state law mimics much of the federal employment law statutes. We will be discussing Utah employment law here today. But be aware, if federal employment law applies, it trumps state law in almost all cases.
Utah Employment Laws
Statute that applies (See Smartwood case/Trial Brief)
Under Utah law,
The more important and complex questions might be:
Employment Law Definitions
Employer Obligations
Employee Obligations
Quitting vs. Firing
Non-payment after Firing
Non-payment after resignation or quitting
What is the value of a wage claim?
Many employees believe their unpaid wages aren’t worth pursuing their previous employer, and some employers are unaware of the extent of fines and damages that can be awarded to an employee for the nonpayment or late payment of wages earned.
CONCLUSION
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