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Utah ADA + employment hiring law
Utah Antidiscrimination Act, Utah Code § 34A-5-106. Enforced by Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD). Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Utah Antidiscrimination Act is codified at Utah Code § 34A-5-106.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD)
Agency website: https://laborcommission.utah.gov/divisions/antidiscrimination-and-labor/
UALD has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
15+ employees under Utah Code § 34A-5-102(1)(i).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Utah case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Utah-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Utah?
Utah Antidiscrimination Act, codified at Utah Code § 34A-5-106. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Utah?
Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD). UALD has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Utah?
15+ employees under Utah Code § 34A-5-102(1)(i).
How does Utah interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Utah employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. UALD has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Utah statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: Utah Code § 34A-5-106. Agency: Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD) at https://laborcommission.utah.gov/divisions/antidiscrimination-and-labor/. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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