ORE LEG Unlawful Employment Minors


On Mar. 12, ORE LEG enacted bill on unlawful employment of minors.


  • ORE LEG passed HB 4004 relating to unlawful employment of minors in State of Utah.
  • Amends ORE LEG 16-51-653.370 and sets an effective date for change to be imposed.
  • Provisions
  • Increased potential penalty per violation from $1,000 to $10,000 for each violation.
  • Provides that no penalty may be imposed per this section on any party who provides satisfactory evidence that penalty has been paid to US DoL for violation of child labor.
  • Must also establish that penalty was paid based on the same factual circumstances.
  • Legislative History
  • On Feb. 5, 2024, bill introduced in House; on Feb. 14, 2024, bill passed House.
  • On Feb. 15, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Feb. 26, 2024, bill passed House.
  • On Mar. 7, 2024, bill was signed by the governor; on Mar. 12, 2024 became Chapter 1.
  • Effectiveness
  • Bill becomes effective on Jun. 6, 2024.

Regulators ORE LEG
Entity Types Corp
Reference Ch. 1, Bill, HB4004, 3/12/2024; Citation: ORE LEG 16-51-653.370;
Functions Compliance; HR; Legal
Countries United States of America
Category
State
Products Corporate
Regions Am
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 3/12/2024
Effective Date 6/6/2024
Rule Id 203955
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 3/12/2024
Report Section US Consumer

Last substantive update on 03/13/2024