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Utah Overtime Laws

Utah follows Federal FLSA overtime rules with a minimum wage of $7.25/hr. From tech in Silicon Slopes to mining in the Uinta Basin and construction along the Wasatch Front, we recover unpaid overtime for Utah workers.

Time limits apply to wage claims. Each pay period that passes, the oldest week of your claim can expire. A free case review will tell you your deadline.
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βš–οΈ Legally reviewed by Paul M. Botros, Esq. β€” Employment & Wage Law Attorney, Licensed in Florida & Texas Β· Last updated July 7, 2026

Calculate Your Unpaid Overtime

Get an estimate of what you're owed in just 60 seconds. This calculator is based on federal FLSA laws and includes liquidated damages (double your unpaid wages).

How Are You Paid?

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Must be your *paid* hours (can be under 40)
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Default is 1 year (52 weeks). Adjust if different.

Did You Perform Work Off-the-Clock?

This includes work before/after shifts, during breaks, or from home that wasn't recorded or paid.

This calculation is an estimate based on applicable labor laws. Your actual recovery may vary based on state laws and specific circumstances.

Utah vs. Federal Overtime Laws

πŸ”‘ Key Fact: Utah Mirrors Federal Rules

Utah's overtime rules follow FLSA: 1.5x for hours over 40. Minimum wage is $7.25/hr. We file claims under FLSA for double damages and a 2–3 year lookback.

ProtectionUtahFederal (FLSA)
Minimum Wage$7.25/hr$7.25/hr
Overtime RuleFollows FLSA1.5x after 40 hours
Statute of Limitations2 Years2 Years (3 if Willful)
DamagesUnpaid WagesDouble Damages (Liquidated)

Common Utah Overtime Violations

πŸ’» Technology (Silicon Slopes)

Lehi, Provo, SLC: IT support, QA testers, and junior developers misclassified as "exempt professionals" at Utah's booming tech companies.

⛏️ Mining & Extraction

Uinta Basin & Carbon County: Mine workers and oil field crews paid day rates without proper overtime premiums.

πŸ—οΈ Construction

Wasatch Front: Rapid growth driving cash payments and straight-time for overtime in residential and commercial projects.

πŸ₯ Healthcare

Nurses and CNAs at Intermountain Health and other Utah hospitals facing automatic lunch deductions despite working through breaks.

🎿 Tourism & Hospitality

Park City / Southern Utah: Ski resort, hotel, and restaurant staff denied overtime during peak seasons.

πŸ“¦ Logistics & Warehousing

Warehouse workers at SLC distribution hubs denied pay for security checks and mandatory meetings.

Common Violations by Utah Region

πŸ“ Salt Lake City / Wasatch Front

Tech, Healthcare, & Construction:

  • Tech: IT staff misclassification
  • Healthcare: Meal break violations
  • Construction: Cash pay schemes

πŸ“ Utah County (Provo / Lehi)

Silicon Slopes & Service:

  • Startups: "Exempt" misclassification
  • Call Centers: Off-clock work
  • Retail: "Manager" overtime denial

πŸ“ Eastern Utah / Rural

Mining, Oil, & Agriculture:

  • Mining: Day rate violations
  • Oil Field: 1099 misclassification
  • Resorts: Seasonal OT denial

What You Can Recover

Federal Damages

πŸ’° Double Damages

You get $2 for every $1 underpaid under FLSA.

πŸ“… 2-3 Year Recovery

Recover the last 2 years (3 if willful).

πŸ“‹ Attorney Fees

Employer pays your legal fees if you win.

Why Choose Our National Wage Recovery Team

Utah overtime claims are filed under Federal FLSA β€” our core focus.

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Large employers have legal teams. With our national network, so do you.

Paul leads every case personally β€” strategy, negotiations, and courtroom work. Outside Texas and Florida, he appears by pro hac vice admission (the standard court permission that lets an out-of-state attorney litigate your case) and works alongside local counsel who handle state-specific procedure. This is how national wage-and-hour cases are litigated everywhere β€” your case is never simply referred out.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Utah's overtime laws?

Utah follows federal FLSA overtime rules: time-and-a-half for hours over 40. Minimum wage is $7.25/hr.

Are Silicon Slopes tech workers entitled to overtime?

IT support, QA testers, and junior developers are often misclassified as exempt. Routine tech work doesn't qualify for the professional exemption.

Are mining and oil field workers entitled to overtime?

Yes. Day rate pay does NOT eliminate overtime obligations. Mine workers and field crews are generally non-exempt.

How far back can I claim unpaid wages?

Under FLSA: 2 years (3 if willful).

Can I recover double damages?

Yes. FLSA provides liquidated damages doubling your recovery, plus attorney fees.

Is mandatory overtime legal in Utah?

Yes β€” Utah employers can require overtime with no daily or weekly hour cap for adults. What they owe in return: 1.5x pay for every hour over 40 under federal FLSA. Mandatory and unpaid is the illegal combination.

Does Utah require lunch breaks?

Not for adults β€” Utah only mandates meal breaks for minors. Federal rules still apply: short breaks (under 20 minutes) must be paid, and automatically deducted lunches you worked through are recoverable wages.

Do tipped workers in Utah get overtime?

Yes. Even at the $2.13 tipped cash wage, your overtime must be calculated from the full $7.25 minimum wage β€” not from $2.13. Servers and bartenders whose OT was figured off the tipped rate are owed the difference.

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