Employment & Worker Protection · Utah
Utah Minimum Wage
Utah Code 34-40-102 - enacted in Utah.
- Enacted
- Status
- 2009
- Enacted
- 51
- States with employment & worker protection laws
- 55/100
- Utah strictness
The bottom line
Utah Minimum Wage is an enacted law in Utah, part of a mature, broadly-adopted employment & worker protection landscape.
- Enacted
- effective 2009-07-24
- 51
- states have employment & worker protection laws
- 107/107
- employment & worker protection laws enacted nationally
- 55/100
- Utah strictness score
Data compiled 2026-03-18 from the official Utah legislative record linked below; laws can be amended or repealed after this date.
Regulatory Snapshot: Utah Minimum Wage
Utah Minimum Wage (Utah Code 34-40-102) is an enacted law in Utah under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2009-07-24 and becomes effective on 2009-07-24. Utah currently reports 4 tracked regulations with 4 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 55/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch compiled this entry's data on 2026-03-18; consult the linked official source for the current, authoritative text.
Nationally, 107 employment & worker protection statutes have been enacted and 0 additional bills remain pending - 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Utah within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in Utah Code 34-40-102 itself.
Applicability under Utah Minimum Wage: All Utah employers. Penalty exposure is documented as: Utah Labor Commission enforcement. Notable exemptions: Agriculture, domestic service..
Summary
Utah minimum wage equals federal: $7.25/hr. No local minimum wage ordinances permitted.
Key Requirements
$7.25/hr. Tipped: $2.13/hr. Local preemption law enacted 2015.
Penalties
Utah Labor Commission enforcement.
Applicability
All Utah employers.
Exemptions
Agriculture, domestic service.
How Utah compares on employment & worker protection
51 states regulate employment & worker protection - Utah ranks #12 by overall regulatory strictness. Bar = state strictness score (0–100).
| # | State | Strictness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 100 |
| 2 | Colorado | 76 |
| 3 | Texas | 69 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 62 |
| 5 | Illinois | 62 |
| 6 | Minnesota | 62 |
| 7 | New York | 62 |
| 8 | Oregon | 62 |
| 9 | Washington | 62 |
| 10 | Delaware | 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Utah is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Utah Minimum Wage enacted?
Utah Minimum Wage was enacted on 2009-07-24 and became effective on 2009-07-24. It was introduced as Utah Code 34-40-102.
What are the penalties for violating Utah Minimum Wage?
Utah Labor Commission enforcement. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Utah Minimum Wage apply to small businesses?
All Utah employers. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Utah compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
Utah has a regulatory strictness score of 55/100, based on 4 enacted regulations out of 4 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Utah Minimum Wage?
The official text of Utah Minimum Wage (Utah Code 34-40-102) is available from the Utah legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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The bottom line
This law is already in force - here's what matters for employment & worker protection compliance.
- Utah Minimum Wage is enacted in Utah, effective 2009-07-24. Official source
- 51 states now regulate employment & worker protection; Utah ranks #12 by strictness - compare requirements before you operate across state lines. Compare states
- See every regulation Utah tracks across all five policy areas. Utah profile
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