In Utah, an abortion may be performed under certain circumstances, where the attending physician determines it is necessary to save the woman’s life, to prevent grave damage to the pregnant woman’s life, to, or to prevent the birth of a child that would be born with grave defect or the pregnancy is a result of [...]
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Breaks and Rest Periods:
For Adults – Utah has enacted no statute requiring employers to provide breaks and rest periods to adult employees.
For Minors – An employer must provide a paid 10–minute rest period after no more than four (4) hours of work, and cannot prohibit a minor from taking a requested break every [...]
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Remember that the most recent federal minimum wage increase (from $5.85 to $6.55 per hour) took effect on July 24, 2008. The federal minimum wage goes up again (to $7.25 per hour) on July 24, 2009. Some states have minimum wages that are higher than the federal rate. Utah’s rate follows the federal rate.
Knowing when to use a noncompetition agreement can be a very helpful tool and a smart business move if done in the right way and at the right time. It is important to understand at the outset that the law (meaning the judge), usually does not favor agreements that create restraints on a person’s right to [...]
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