Utah Employee Handbook

May 8, 2025

When your company hires employees in Utah, you are required to comply with federal, state, and local employment laws. There are a variety of human resources and labor policies in the workplace that differ by state. Through your employee handbook, employers can easily document and distribute the correct policies to their employees to comply with the laws of each state.

Creating your Utah Employee Handbook is a useful way to explain important policies and procedures, mitigate legal risk, and introduce employees to the expectations and operating practices of the organization.

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Utah Employee Handbook Policies

There are 2 state and local employee handbook policies in Utah.

Leaves of Absence

Utah Jury Duty Leave Policy

You are entitled to unpaid leave to serve as a juror. Unless directed otherwise by your supervisor, you should return to work at the completion of jury duty, even if for a partial day.

Utah Volunteer Emergency Responder Leave

Employees of Employer who serve as emergency services volunteers are entitled to unpaid leave during declared emergencies or mobilizations to fulfill their duties in protecting lives and property.

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Federal Employee Handbook Policies

Regardless of which states you have employees in, there are required federal policies that must be included in your employee handbook. In addition to any state-specific policies, your employee handbook for Utah should contain the following federal policies.

  • Anti-Harassment Policy
  • Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy
  • Anti-Retaliation Policy
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
  • Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Handbook Policy Best Practices

In addition to the required federal policies, the following policies are best practices to include in your employee handbook.

  • Weapons Policy
  • Disciplinary Action Policy
  • Prohibited Conduct Policy
  • Violations Reporting Policy
  • Workplace Violence Prevention Policy
  • At-Will Employment

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