Utah § 34-55-202 - Civil action for violation of chapter.

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§ 34-55-202. Civil action for violation of chapter.

Effective 5/14/2019
34-55-202.  Civil action for violation of chapter.
(1) If an employer terminates an employee in violation of this chapter, the employee may bring a civil action against the employer within one year after the day on which the employer terminates the employee.
(2) In a civil action described in Subsection (1), the court may order the employer to:
(a) reinstate the employee in the employee's former position, including any fringe benefits or seniority rights; or
(b) pay the employee back wages.


Enacted by Chapter 126, 2019 General Session

Technically renumbered for proper placement in chapter.

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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