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Republican Rep. Neil Walter says his bill to require more businesses to electronically verify the work status of their employees is largely about preventing identity theft. Critics of the bill say it could have far-reaching consequences for small businesses and industries like construction and farming that rely heavily on migrant labor.

Economic worries hold up effort to toughen Utah’s E-Verify law

Sean Higgins

The proposal would require any Utah business with more than five employees to electronically verify whether their workers have legal working status in the United States.

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PM News Brief: Utah labor laws, new Afghan fund & VP Kamala Harris visits Lake Mead

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The latest Utah news from Tuesday evening, Oct. 19, 2021.

Business & Economy

Utah Businesses Brace for Overtime Rule Change

Andrea Smardon

This month, the White House unveiled a labor rule change that will make millions of Americans newly eligible for overtime pay.Under the new rule, salaried…

Business & Economy

Utah Contractor Fined for Using Child Workers

Andrea Smardon

A Southern Utah electrical contractor has been fined for employing children and violating labor laws. An investigation by the US Labor Department found…

Business & Economy

Investigations Find Utah Construction Industry Rife with Labor Violations

Andrea Smardon

The U.S. Department of Labor has uncovered widespread violations of the rights of Utah’s construction workers. Investigations by the agency found…