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Can I offer unlimited vacation time to my employees in Utah? What are the requirements?
Vacation Time for Utah Employees
Utah does not have any state laws that require employers to provide vacation time to their employees. However, if an employer chooses to offer vacation time, they must comply with any policies or agreements they have established with their employees [3.2].
Unlimited Vacation Time
Employers in Utah may offer unlimited vacation time to their employees, but they must clearly communicate the terms and conditions of the policy to their employees. Employers should also ensure that the policy complies with any applicable federal and state laws, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) [3.2].
Compensatory Time for FLSA Exempt Employees
FLSA exempt employees in Utah may not work more than 80 hours in a pay period without management approval. Compensatory time shall accrue when the employee actually works more than 80 hours in a work period. Leave and holiday time taken within the work period may not count as hours worked when calculating compensatory time. Each agency shall compensate an FLSA exempt employee who works overtime by granting time off. For each hour of overtime worked, an FLSA exempt employee shall accrue an hour of compensatory time [1.2].
Conclusion
Employers in Utah are not required to offer vacation time to their employees, but if they choose to do so, they must comply with any policies or agreements they have established. Employers may offer unlimited vacation time, but they must clearly communicate the terms and conditions of the policy to their employees and ensure that it complies with any applicable laws. FLSA exempt employees may accrue compensatory time when they work more than 80 hours in a work period [1.2].
Source(s):
- [1.2] Compensatory Time for FLSA Exempt Employees.
- [3.2] Overtime policies for state employees. (Effective 6/1/2022)
Jurisdiction
Utah