Title 34  Chapter 40  Part 2  Section 205

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Title 34Labor in General
Chapter 40Utah Minimum Wage Act
Part 2Enforcement - Penalties
Section 205Civil action allowed.
(Effective 5/7/2025)


Effective 5/7/2025
34-40-205.  Civil action allowed.
(1)In addition to the administrative and criminal actions authorized by this chapter, an employee may bring a civil action to enforce the employee's rights under this chapter.
(2)
(a)An aggrieved employee is entitled to injunctive relief and may recover the difference between the wage paid and the minimum wage, plus interest.
(b)The court may award court costs and attorney fees to the prevailing party.
(3)An action brought under this section shall be brought within two years of the alleged violation.


Amended by Chapter 302, 2025 General Session