This bill modifies the private cause of action for the payment of wages.
This bill:
- defines terms;
- enacts a two-year statute of limitations for a lawsuit against an employer under the Utah Payment of Wages Act; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 34-28-9.5
Amended 2/25/2026 13:02:973: 34-28-9.5
Substitute #1: 34-28-9.5
Amended 3/6/2026 16:03:978: 34-28-2, 34-28-9.5
Substitute #2: 34-28-2, 34-28-9.5
Substitute #3: 34-28-2, 34-28-9.5
Substitute #4: 34-28-2, 34-28-9.5