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Utah Code Annotated - Title 34A - Utah Labor Code
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Utah Code Annotated - Title 34A - Chapter 1 - Labor Commission Act
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-101 Title.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-101(1): This title is known as the "Utah Labor Code."
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-101(2): This chapter is known as the "Labor Commission Act."
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-102 Definitions.
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Unless otherwise specified, as used in this title:Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-102(1): "Certified mail" means a method of mailing by any carrier that is accompanied by proof of delivery.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-102(2): 34A-1-103 "Commission" means the Labor Commission created in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-102(3): 34A-1-201 "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the commission appointed under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-103 Labor Commission -- Creation -- Seal.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-103(1): Title 34, Labor in General There is created the Labor Commission that has all of the policymaking functions, regulatory and enforcement powers, rights, duties, and responsibilities outlined in:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-103(1)(a): this title; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-103(1)(b): Title 34, Labor in General unless otherwise specified,
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-103(2): The commission may sue and be sued.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-103(3):
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-103(3)(a): The commission shall have an official seal for the authentication of its orders. A description and impression of the seal shall be filed with the Division of Archives.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-103(3)(b): A court in this state shall take judicial notice of the seal of the commission.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-104 Commission authority.
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Within all other authority or responsibility granted to it by law, the commission may:Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-104(1): Title 34, Labor in General; Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act adopt rules when authorized by this title, or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-104(2): Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act conduct adjudicative proceedings in accordance with the procedures of
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-104(3): Title 34, Labor in General license agencies in accordance with this title or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-104(4): Title 34, Labor in General employ and determine the compensation of clerical, legal, technical, investigative, and other employees necessary to carry out its policymaking, regulatory, and enforcement powers, rights, duties, and responsibilities under this title or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-104(5): administer and enforce all laws for the protection of the life, health, and safety of employees;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-104(6): ascertain and fix reasonable standards, and prescribe, modify, and enforce reasonable orders, for the adoption of safety devices, safeguards, and other means or methods of protection, to be as nearly uniform as possible, as necessary to carry out all laws and lawful orders relative to the protection of the life, health, and safety, of employees in employment and places of employment;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-104(7): ascertain, fix, and order reasonable standards for the construction, repair, and maintenance of places of employment as shall make them safe;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-104(8): Title 34, Labor in General investigate, ascertain, and determine reasonable classifications of persons, employments, and places of employment as necessary to carry out the purposes of this title or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-104(9): promote the voluntary arbitration, mediation, and conciliation of disputes between employers and employees;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-104(10): ascertain and adopt reasonable standards and rules, prescribe and enforce reasonable orders, and take other actions appropriate for the protection of life, health, and safety of all persons with respect to all prospects, tunnels, pits, banks, open cut workings, quarries, strip mine operations, ore mills, and surface operations or any other mining operation, whether or not the relationship of employer and employee exists, but the commission may not assume jurisdiction or authority over adopted standards and regulations or perform any mining inspection or enforcement of mining rules and regulations so long as Utah's mining operations are governed by federal regulations;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-104(11): develop processes to ensure that the commission responds to the full range of employee and employer clients; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-104(12): carry out the responsibilities assigned to it by statute.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-105 Commission budget -- Reports from divisions.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-105(1): The commission shall prepare and submit to the governor for inclusion in the governor's budget to be submitted to the Legislature, a budget of the commission's financial requirements needed to carry out its responsibilities as provided by law during the fiscal year following the Legislature's next annual general session.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-105(2): The commissioner shall require a report from each of the divisions and offices of the commission, to aid in preparation of the commission budget.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-106 Fees.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-106(1): 63J-1-504 Unless otherwise provided by statute, the commission may adopt a schedule of fees assessed for services provided by the commission by following the procedures and requirements of Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-106(2): The commission shall submit each fee established under this section to the Legislature for its approval as part of the commission's annual appropriations request.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-201 Commissioner -- Appointment -- Removal -- Compensation -- Qualifications -- Responsibilities -- Reports.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-201(1): Title 67, Chapter 22, State Officer Compensation
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-201(1)(a): The chief administrative officer of the commission is the commissioner, who shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-201(1)(b): The commissioner shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-201(1)(c): Title 67, Chapter 22, State Officer Compensation The commissioner shall receive a salary established by the governor within the salary range fixed by the Legislature in
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-201(1)(d): The commissioner shall be experienced in administration, management, and coordination of complex organizations.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-201(2): (2)(b)(ii); (2)(b)(i); (2)(b)(ii)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-201(2)(a): The commissioner shall serve full-time.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-201(2)(b): (2)(b)(ii); (2)(b)(i); (2)(b)(ii)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-201(2)(b)(i): (2)(b)(ii) Except as provided in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-201(2)(b)(i)(A): hold any other office of this state, another state, or the federal government except in an ex officio capacity; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-201(2)(b)(i)(B): serve on any committee of any political party.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-201(2)(b)(ii): (2)(b)(i) Notwithstanding Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-201(2)(b)(ii)(A): hold a nominal position or title if it is required by law as a condition for the state participating in an appropriation or allotment of any money, property, or service that may be made or allotted for the commission; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-201(2)(b)(ii)(B): serve as the chief administrative officer of any division, office, or bureau that is established within the commission.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-201(2)(b)(iii): (2)(b)(ii) If the commissioner holds a position as permitted under Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-201(3): Before beginning the duties as a commissioner, an appointed commissioner shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of office and file the oath with the Division of Archives.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-201(4): Title 63A, Chapter 17, Utah State Personnel Management Act; Title 34, Labor in General The commissioner shall:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-201(4)(a): Title 63A, Chapter 17, Utah State Personnel Management Act administer and supervise the commission in compliance with
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-201(4)(b): approve the proposed budget of each division and the Appeals Board;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-201(4)(c): approve all applications for federal grants or assistance in support of any commission program; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-201(4)(d): Title 34, Labor in General fulfill such other duties as assigned by the Legislature or as assigned by the governor that are not inconsistent with this title or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-201(5):
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-201(5)(a): The commissioner shall report annually to the Legislature and the governor concerning the operations of the commission and the programs that the commission administers.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-201(5)(b): If federal law requires that a report to the governor or Legislature be given concerning the commission or a program administered by the commission, the commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall make that report.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-202 Divisions and office -- Creation -- Duties -- Appeals Board, councils, and panel.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-202(1): 40-2-201 There is created within the commission the following divisions and office:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-202(1)(a): the Division of Industrial Accidents that shall administer the regulatory requirements of this title concerning industrial accidents and occupational disease;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-202(1)(b): the Division of Occupational Safety and Health that shall administer the regulatory requirements of Chapter 6, Utah Occupational Safety and Health Act;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-202(1)(c): the Division of Boiler and Elevator Safety that shall administer the regulatory requirements of Chapter 7, Safety;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-202(1)(d): the Division of Antidiscrimination and Labor that shall administer the regulatory requirements of:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-202(1)(d)(i): Title 34, Labor in General, when specified by statute;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-202(1)(d)(ii): Chapter 5, Utah Antidiscrimination Act;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-202(1)(d)(iii): this title, when specified by statute; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-202(1)(d)(iv): Title 57, Chapter 21, Utah Fair Housing Act;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-202(1)(e): the Division of Adjudication that shall adjudicate claims or actions brought under this title; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-202(1)(f): 40-2-201 the Utah Office of Coal Mine Safety created in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-202(2): 34A-1-205; 34A-2-107; 40-2-203; 40-2-204 In addition to the divisions created under this section, within the commission are the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-202(2)(a): 34A-1-205 the Appeals Board created in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-202(2)(b): 34A-2-107; 40-2-203; 40-2-204 the following program advisory councils:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-202(2)(b)(i): 34A-2-107 the workers' compensation advisory council created in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-202(2)(b)(ii): 40-2-203 the Mine Safety Technical Advisory Council created in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-202(2)(b)(iii): 40-2-204 the Coal Miner Certification Panel created in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-202(3): In addition to the responsibilities described in this section, the commissioner may assign to a division a responsibility granted to the commission by law.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-203 Commissioner -- Jurisdiction over division directors -- Authority.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-203(1): The commissioner has administrative jurisdiction over each division.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-203(2): To effectuate greater efficiency and economy in the operations of the commission, the commissioner may:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-203(2)(a): make changes in personnel and service functions in the divisions under the commissioner's administrative jurisdiction; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-203(2)(b): authorize designees to perform appropriate responsibilities.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-203(3): To facilitate management of the commission, the commissioner may establish offices necessary to implement this title or to perform functions such as budgeting, planning, data processing, and personnel administration.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-204 Division directors -- Appointment -- Compensation -- Qualifications.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-204(1): The chief officer of each division within the commission shall be a director, who shall serve as the executive and administrative head of the division.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-204(2): A director shall be appointed by the commissioner with the concurrence of the governor and may be removed from that position at the will of the commissioner.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-204(3): Title 63A, Chapter 17, Utah State Personnel Management Act A director of a division shall receive compensation as provided by
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-204(4): (4)(a)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-204(4)(a): A director of a division shall be experienced in administration and possess such additional qualifications as determined by the commissioner.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-204(4)(b): (4)(a) In addition to the requirements imposed under Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205 Appeals Board -- Chair -- Appointment -- Compensation -- Qualifications.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(1):
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(1)(a): There is created the Appeals Board within the commission consisting of three members.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(1)(b): The board may call and preside at adjudicative proceedings to review an order or decision that is subject to review by the Appeals Board under this title.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(2):
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(2)(a): With the advice and consent of the Senate and in accordance with this section, the governor shall appoint:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(2)(a)(i): one member of the board to represent employers; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(2)(a)(ii): one member of the board to represent employees.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(2)(b): With the advice and consent of the Senate and in accordance with this section, the governor may appoint:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(2)(b)(i): one alternate member of the board to represent employers in the event that the member representing employers is unavailable; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(2)(b)(ii): one alternate member of the board to represent employees in the event that the member representing employees is unavailable.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(2)(c): In making the appointments described in this subsection, the governor shall:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(2)(c)(i): when appointing a member or alternate member to represent employers, consider nominations from employer organizations;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(2)(c)(ii): when appointing a member or alternate member to represent employees, consider nominations from employee organizations;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(2)(c)(iii): ensure that no more than two members belong to the same political party; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(2)(c)(iv): ensure that an alternate member belongs to the same political party as the member for whom the alternate stands in.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(2)(d): The governor shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, make appointments to the board so that at least two of the members of the board are members of the Utah State Bar in good standing or resigned from the Utah State Bar in good standing.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(3):
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(3)(a): The term of a member and an alternate member shall be six years beginning on March 1 of the year the member or alternate member is appointed, except that the governor shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of members and alternate members are staggered so that one member and alternate member is appointed every two years.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(3)(b): The governor may remove a member or alternate member only for inefficiency, neglect of duty, malfeasance or misfeasance in office, or other good and sufficient cause.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(3)(c): A member or alternate member shall hold office until a successor is appointed and has qualified.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(4): Title 63A, Chapter 17, Utah State Personnel Management Act A member and alternate member shall be part-time and receive compensation as provided by
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(5):
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(5)(a): The chief officer of the board shall be the chair, who shall serve as the executive and administrative head of the board.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(5)(b): The governor shall appoint and may remove at will the chair from the position of chair.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(6): A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum to transact business.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(7): (7)(b)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(7)(a): (7)(b) The commission shall provide the Appeals Board necessary staff support, except as provided in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-205(7)(b): At the request of the Appeals Board, the attorney general shall act as an impartial aid to the Appeals Board in outlining the facts and the issues.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-301 Commission jurisdiction and power.
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The commission has the duty and the full power, jurisdiction, and authority to determine the facts and apply the law in this chapter or any other title or chapter it administers.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-302 Presiding officers for adjudicative proceedings -- Subpoenas -- Independent judgment -- Consolidation -- Record -- Notice of order.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-302(1): 78B-6-313
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-302(1)(a): The commissioner shall authorize the Division of Adjudication to call, assign a presiding officer, and conduct hearings and adjudicative proceedings when an application for a proceeding is filed with the Division of Adjudication under this title.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-302(1)(b): 78B-6-313 The director of the Division of Adjudication or the director's designee may issue subpoenas. Failure to respond to a properly issued subpoena may result in a contempt citation and offenders may be punished as provided in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-302(1)(c): Witnesses subpoenaed under this section are allowed fees as provided by law for witnesses in the district court of the state. The witness fees shall be paid by the state unless the witness is subpoenaed at the instance of a party other than the commission.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-302(1)(d): A presiding officer assigned under this section may not participate in any case in which the presiding officer is an interested party. Each decision of a presiding officer shall represent the presiding officer's independent judgment.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-302(2): If, in the judgment of the presiding officer having jurisdiction of the proceeding the consolidation would not be prejudicial to any party, when the same or substantially similar evidence is relevant and material to the matters in issue in more than one proceeding, the presiding officer may:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-302(2)(a): fix the same time and place for considering each matter;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-302(2)(b): jointly conduct hearings;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-302(2)(c): make a single record of the proceedings; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-302(2)(d): consider evidence introduced with respect to one proceeding as introduced in the others.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-302(3):
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-302(3)(a): The commission shall keep a full and complete record of all adjudicative proceedings in connection with a disputed matter.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-302(3)(b): All testimony at any hearing shall be recorded but need not be transcribed. If a party requests transcription, the transcription shall be provided at the party's expense.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-302(3)(c): All records on appeals shall be maintained by the Division of Adjudication. The records shall include an appeal docket showing the receipt and disposition of the appeals.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-302(4): A party in interest shall be given notice of the entry of a presiding officer's order or any order or award of the commission. The mailing of the copy of the order or award to the last-known address in the files of the commission of a party in interest and to the attorneys or agents of record in the case, if any, is considered to be notice of the order.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-302(5): 63G-4-206 In any formal adjudicative proceeding, the presiding officer may take any action permitted under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303 Review of administrative decision.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(1): A decision entered by an administrative law judge under this title is the final order of the commission unless a further appeal is initiated:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(1)(a): under this title; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(1)(b): in accordance with the rules of the commission governing the review.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(2): (3); Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act; (2)(b)(iii); Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act; 34A-2-413; (3); 34A-1-205; Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act; (2)(c)(iii); Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act; 34A-2-413
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(2)(a): Unless otherwise provided, a person who is entitled to appeal a decision of an administrative law judge under this title may appeal the decision by filing a motion for review with the Division of Adjudication.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(2)(b): (3); Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act; (2)(b)(iii); Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act; 34A-2-413
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(2)(b)(i): (3); Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act Unless a party in interest to the appeal requests in accordance with Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(2)(b)(ii): (2)(b)(iii); Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act Subject to Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(2)(b)(iii): 34A-2-413 In the case of an award of permanent total disability benefits under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(2)(c): (3); 34A-1-205; Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act; (2)(c)(iii); Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act; 34A-2-413
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(2)(c)(i): (3); 34A-1-205; Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act If in accordance with Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(2)(c)(i)(A): 34A-1-205 Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(2)(c)(i)(B): Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(2)(c)(ii): (2)(c)(iii); Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act Subject to Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(2)(c)(iii): 34A-2-413 In the case of an award of permanent total disability benefits under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(2)(d): The commissioner may transfer a motion for review to the Appeals Board for decision if the commissioner determines that the commissioner's ability to impartially decide the motion for review might reasonably be questioned.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(3): A party in interest may request that an appeal be heard by the Appeals Board by filing the request with the Division of Adjudication:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(3)(a): as part of the motion for review; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(3)(b): if requested by a party in interest who did not file a motion for review, within 20 days of the date the motion for review is filed with the Division of Adjudication.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(4):
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(4)(a): On appeal, the commissioner or the Appeals Board may:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(4)(a)(i): affirm the decision of an administrative law judge;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(4)(a)(ii): modify the decision of an administrative law judge;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(4)(a)(iii): return the case to an administrative law judge for further action as directed; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(4)(a)(iv): reverse the findings, conclusions, and decision of an administrative law judge.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(4)(b): The commissioner or Appeals Board may not conduct a trial de novo of the case.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(4)(c): The commissioner or Appeals Board may base its decision on:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(4)(c)(i): the evidence previously submitted in the case; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(4)(c)(ii): on written argument or written supplemental evidence requested by the commissioner or Appeals Board.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(4)(d): The commissioner or Appeals Board may permit the parties to:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(4)(d)(i): file briefs or other papers; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(4)(d)(ii): conduct oral argument.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(4)(e): The commissioner or Appeals Board shall promptly notify the parties to any proceedings before the commissioner or Appeals Board of its decision, including its findings and conclusions.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(5): (5)(b); (5)(c)(i); (ii)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(5)(a): Each decision of a member of the Appeals Board shall represent the member's independent judgment.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(5)(b): A member of the Appeals Board may not participate in any case in which the member is an interested party.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(5)(c): (5)(b) If a member of the Appeals Board may not participate in a case because the member is an interested party, the two members of the Appeals Board that may hear the case shall assign an individual to participate as a member of the board in that case if the individual:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(5)(c)(i): is not an interested party in the case;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(5)(c)(ii): was not previously assigned to:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(5)(c)(ii)(A): preside over any proceeding related to the case; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(5)(c)(ii)(B): take any administrative action related to the case; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(5)(c)(iii): (5)(b) is representative of the following group that was represented by the member that may not hear the case under Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(5)(c)(iii)(A): employers;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(5)(c)(iii)(B): employees; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(5)(c)(iii)(C): the public.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(5)(d): (5)(c)(i); (ii) The two members of the Appeals Board may appoint an individual to participate as a member of the Appeals Board in a case if:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(5)(d)(i): there is a vacancy on the board at the time the Appeals Board hears the review of the case;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(5)(d)(ii): (5)(c)(i); (ii) the individual appointed meets the conditions described in Subsections
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(5)(d)(iii): the individual appointed is representative of the following group that was represented by the member for which there is a vacancy:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(5)(d)(iii)(A): employers;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(5)(d)(iii)(B): employees; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(5)(d)(iii)(C): the public.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(6): If an order is appealed to the court of appeals after the party appealing the order has exhausted all administrative appeals, the court of appeals has jurisdiction to:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(6)(a): review, reverse, remand, or annul any order of the commissioner or Appeals Board; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-303(6)(b): suspend or delay the operation or execution of the order of the commissioner or Appeals Board being appealed.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-304 Definitions -- Rulemaking -- Electronic or similar methods of proceedings.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-304(1): Title 34, Labor in General; Title 40, Chapter 2, Coal Mine Safety Act; Title 57, Chapter 21, Utah Fair Housing Act For purposes of this section:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-304(1)(a): "Deliver" means to serve, file, or otherwise provide a document.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-304(1)(b): "Document" includes a notice, order, decision, or other document that is required or permitted by a relevant statute.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-304(1)(c): Title 34, Labor in General; Title 40, Chapter 2, Coal Mine Safety Act; Title 57, Chapter 21, Utah Fair Housing Act "Relevant statute" means a provision of:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-304(1)(c)(i): this title;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-304(1)(c)(ii): Title 34, Labor in General
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-304(1)(c)(iii): Title 40, Chapter 2, Coal Mine Safety Act
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-304(1)(c)(iv): Title 57, Chapter 21, Utah Fair Housing Act
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-304(2): Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-304(2)(a): Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act In accordance with
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-304(2)(b): Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act Except as provided in this title and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-304(3): The rules made under this section shall protect the rights of the parties and include procedures to:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-304(3)(a): dispose of a case informally or expedite claims adjudication;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-304(3)(b): narrow issues; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-304(3)(c): simplify the methods of proof at a hearing.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-304(4): The commission may by rule permit a hearing or other adjudicative proceeding to be conducted, recorded, or published by an electronic means or similar method.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-304(5): Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act Notwithstanding whether a relevant statute requires that a document be delivered by mail or otherwise, the commission may by rule, made in accordance with
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-305 Orders of commission -- Presumed lawful.
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All orders of the commission within its jurisdiction shall be presumed reasonable and lawful until they are found otherwise in an action brought for that purpose, or until altered or revoked by the commission.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-306 Orders not to be set aside on technicalities.
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A substantial compliance with the requirements of this chapter shall be sufficient to give effect to the orders of the commission, and they may not be declared inoperative, illegal, or void for any omission of a technical nature.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-307 Action permitted in adjudicative proceedings.
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For the purposes mentioned in this title, the commission may take any action permitted:Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-307(1): 63G-4-205; 63G-4-206 if a formal adjudicative proceeding, under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-307(2): 63G-4-203 if an informal adjudicative proceeding, under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-308 Depositions.
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The commission or any party may in any investigation cause depositions of witnesses residing within or without the state to be taken as in civil actions.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309 Add-on fees.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(1): 34A-2-201.5 As used in this section:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(1)(a): 34A-2-201.5 "Carrier" means:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(1)(a)(i): a workers' compensation insurance carrier;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(1)(a)(ii): the Uninsured Employers' Fund, an employer that does not carry workers' compensation insurance; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(1)(a)(iii): 34A-2-201.5 a self-insured employer as defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(1)(b): "Indemnity compensation" means a workers' compensation claim for indemnity benefits that arises from or may arise from a denial of a medical claim.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(1)(c): "Medical claim" means a workers' compensation claim for medical expenses or recommended medical care.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(1)(d): "Unconditional denial" means a carrier's denial of a medical claim:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(1)(d)(i): after the carrier completes an investigation; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(1)(d)(ii): 90 days after the day on which the claim was submitted to the carrier.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(2): 34A-2-407(9); 34A-2-407(9)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(2)(a): The commission may award an add-on fee to a claimant to be paid by the carrier if:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(2)(a)(i): a medical claim is at issue;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(2)(a)(ii): the carrier issues an unconditional denial of the medical claim;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(2)(a)(iii): the claimant hires an attorney to represent the claimant during the formal adjudicative process before the commission;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(2)(a)(iv): after the carrier issues the unconditional denial, the commission orders the carrier or the carrier agrees to pay the medical claim; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(2)(a)(v): any award of indemnity compensation in the case is less than $5,000.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(2)(b): An award of an add-on fee under this section is in addition to:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(2)(b)(i): the amount awarded for the medical claim or indemnity compensation; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(2)(b)(ii): any amount for attorney fees agreed upon between the claimant and the claimant's attorney.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(2)(c): An award under this section is governed by the law in effect at the time the claimant files an application for hearing with the Division of Adjudication.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(2)(d): 34A-2-407(9); 34A-2-407(9)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(2)(d)(i): 34A-2-407(9) Medical expenses awarded as part of a medical claim under this section shall be calculated in accordance with the amount the carrier is required to pay under the rules established by the commission under Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(2)(d)(ii): 34A-2-407(9) If the medical expenses awarded under this section are not set forth in the rules described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(3): If the commission awards an add-on fee under this section, the commission shall award the add-on fee in the following amount:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(3)(a): the lesser of 25% of the medical expenses the commission awards to the claimant or $25,000, for a case that is resolved at the commission level;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(3)(b): the lesser of 30% of the medical expenses the Utah Court of Appeals awards to the claimant or $30,000, for a case that is resolved on appeal before the Utah Court of Appeals; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(3)(c): the lesser of 35% of the medical expenses that the Utah Supreme Court awards to the claimant or $35,000, for a case that is resolved on appeal before the Utah Supreme Court.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-309(4): If a court invalidates any portion of this section, the entire section is invalid.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-310 Record of proceedings before commission.
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A record shall be kept of all proceedings before the commission on any investigation in accordance with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-401 Attorney general and county attorneys -- Duties.
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If requested by the commission, the attorney general or any county or district attorney shall:Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-401(1): institute and prosecute the necessary actions or proceedings for the enforcement of any order of the commission or of any of the provisions of this title; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-401(2): defend any suit, action, or proceeding brought against the commission.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-402 Publication of orders, rules, and rates.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-402(1): (1)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-402(1)(a): The commission shall make available in proper form for distribution to the public, its orders and rules; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-402(1)(b): (1) furnish the information made available under Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-402(2): 63G-2-203 The commission may in accordance with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-403 Judgments in favor of commission -- Preference.
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All judgments obtained in any action prosecuted by the commission or the state under this title shall have the same preference against the assets of the employer as claims for taxes.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-404 Injunction prohibited.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-404(1): An injunction may not be issued suspending or restraining:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-404(1)(a): any order by the commission or decision under this title; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-404(1)(b): any action of the state auditor, state treasurer, attorney general, or the auditor or treasurer of any county, required to be taken by them or any of them by this title.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-404(2): (1) Notwithstanding Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-404(2)(a): any right or defense in any action brought by the commission or the state in pursuance of authority contained in this title; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-404(2)(b): the right any party of interest has to appeal a decision or final order of the commission.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-405 Employer's records subject to examination -- Penalty.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-405(1): A book, record, or payroll of an employer showing, or reflecting in any way upon the amount of the employer's wage expenditure shall always be open for inspection by the commission, or any of the commission's auditors, inspectors, or assistants, for the purpose of ascertaining:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-405(1)(a): the correctness of the wage expenditure;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-405(1)(b): the number of individuals employed; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-405(1)(c): other information as may be necessary for the uses and purposes of the commission in its administration of the law.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-405(2): 34A-2-704; 34A-2-704; 34A-2-704
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-405(2)(a): If an employer refuses to submit a book, record, or payroll for inspection, after being presented with written authority from the commission, the employer is liable for a penalty of $100 for each offense.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-405(2)(b): 34A-2-704; 34A-2-704; 34A-2-704 A penalty imposed under this section shall be:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-405(2)(b)(i): ordered under a civil action;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-405(2)(b)(ii): 34A-2-704; 34A-2-704 deposited into the Uninsured Employers' Fund created in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-405(2)(b)(iii): 34A-2-704 collected by the administrator of the Uninsured Employers' Fund in accordance with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-406 Right of visitation.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-406(1): The commissioner or the commissioner's designee may:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-406(1)(a): enter any place of employment for the purpose of:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-406(1)(a)(i): collecting facts and statistics; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-406(1)(a)(ii): examining the provisions made for the health and safety of the employees in the place of employment; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-406(1)(b): bring to the attention of every employer any law, or any final order or rule of the commission, and any failure on the part of the employer to comply with the law, rule, or final order.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-406(2): An employer may not refuse to admit the commissioner or the commissioner's designee to the employer's place of employment.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-407 Investigation of places of employment -- Violations of rules or orders -- Temporary injunction.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-407(1):
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-407(1)(a): Upon complaint by any person that any employment or place of employment, regardless of the number of persons employed, is not safe for any employee or is in violation of state law, the commission shall refer the complaint for investigation and administrative action under:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-407(1)(a)(i): Chapter 2, Workers' Compensation Act;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-407(1)(a)(ii): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-407(1)(a)(iii): Chapter 5, Utah Antidiscrimination Act;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-407(1)(a)(iv): Chapter 6, Utah Occupational Safety and Health Act;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-407(1)(a)(v): Chapter 7, Safety; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-407(1)(a)(vi): any combination of Subsections (1)(a)(i) through (v).
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-407(1)(b): Notwithstanding Subsection (1)(a) and Title 40, Chapter 2, Coal Mine Safety Act, for any Utah mine subject to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act, the sole duty of the commission is to notify the appropriate federal agency of the complaint.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-407(2): Notwithstanding any other penalty provided in this title, if any employer, after receiving notice, fails or refuses to obey the rules or order of the commission relative to the protection of the life, health, or safety of any employee, a court with jurisdiction under Title 78A, Judiciary and Judicial Administration, is empowered, upon petition of the commission to issue, ex parte and without bond, a temporary injunction restraining the further operation of the employer's business.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-408 Investigations through representatives.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-408(1): For the purpose of making any investigation necessary for the implementation of this title with regard to any employment or place of employment, the commission may appoint, in writing, any competent person who is a resident of the state, as an agent, whose duties shall be prescribed in the written appointment.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-408(2): In the discharge of the agent's duties, the agent shall have:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-408(2)(a): every power of investigation granted in this title to the commission; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-408(2)(b): the same powers as a referee appointed by a district court with regard to taking evidence.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-408(3): The commission may:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-408(3)(a): conduct any number of the investigations contemporaneously through different agents; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-408(3)(b): delegate to the agents the taking of evidence bearing upon any investigation or hearing.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-408(4): The recommendations made by the agents shall be advisory only and do not preclude the taking of further evidence or further investigation if the commission so orders.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-1-409 Partial invalidity -- Saving clause.
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Should any section or provision of this title be decided by the courts to be unconstitutional or invalid the same does not affect the validity of the title as a whole or any part of the title other than the part so decided to be unconstitutional.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-101 Title.
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This chapter shall be known as the "Workers' Compensation Act."
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102 Definition of terms.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1): 34A-2-409; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; 34A-2-801; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; 53-13-103; 53-2e-101; 53-2e-101; 53-2e-101; 34A-3-113; 53-6-102; 53-13-104 As used in this chapter:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(a): 34A-2-409 "Average weekly wages" means the average weekly wages as determined under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(b): "Award" means a final order of the commission as to the amount of compensation due:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(b)(i): an injured employee; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(b)(ii): a dependent of a deceased employee.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(c): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act "Compensation" means the payments and benefits provided for in this chapter or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(d): 34A-2-801; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(d)(i): 34A-2-801 "Decision" means a ruling of:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(d)(i)(A): an administrative law judge; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(d)(i)(B): 34A-2-801 in accordance with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(d)(i)(B)(I): the commissioner; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(d)(i)(B)(II): the Appeals Board.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(d)(ii): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act "Decision" includes:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(d)(ii)(A): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act an award or denial of a medical, disability, death, or other related benefit under this chapter or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(d)(ii)(B): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act another adjudicative ruling in accordance with this chapter or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(e): "Director" means the director of the division, unless the context requires otherwise.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(f): "Disability" means an administrative determination that may result in an entitlement to compensation as a consequence of becoming medically impaired as to function. Disability can be total or partial, temporary or permanent, industrial or nonindustrial.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(g): "Division" means the Division of Industrial Accidents.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(h): 53-13-103; 53-2e-101; 53-2e-101; 53-2e-101; 34A-3-113; 53-6-102; 53-13-104 "First responder" means:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(h)(i): 53-13-103 a law enforcement officer, as defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(h)(ii): 53-2e-101 an emergency medical technician, as defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(h)(iii): 53-2e-101 an advanced emergency medical technician, as defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(h)(iv): 53-2e-101 a paramedic, as defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(h)(v): 34A-3-113 a firefighter, as defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(h)(vi): 53-6-102 a dispatcher, as defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(h)(vii): 53-13-104 a correctional officer, as defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(i): "Impairment" is a purely medical condition reflecting an anatomical or functional abnormality or loss. Impairment may be either temporary or permanent, industrial or nonindustrial.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(j): "Order" means an action of the commission that determines the legal rights, duties, privileges, immunities, or other interests of one or more specific persons, but not a class of persons.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(k):
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(k)(i): "Personal injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment" includes an injury caused by the willful act of a third person directed against an employee because of the employee's employment.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(k)(ii): "Personal injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment" does not include a disease, except as the disease results from the injury.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(1)(l): "Safe" and "safety," as applied to employment or a place of employment, means the freedom from danger to the life or health of employees reasonably permitted by the nature of the employment.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(2): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act As used in this chapter and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(2)(a): "Brother or sister" includes a half brother or sister.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(2)(b): "Child" includes:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(2)(b)(i): a posthumous child; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-102(2)(b)(ii): a child legally adopted prior to an injury.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103 Employers enumerated and defined -- Regularly employed -- Statutory employers -- Exceptions.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(1): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; 34A-2-105; 34A-3-102
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(1)(a): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act The state, and each county, city, town, and school district in the state are considered employers under this chapter and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(1)(b): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; 34A-2-105; 34A-3-102 For the purposes of the exclusive remedy in this chapter and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(2): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (2)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(2)(a): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act Subject to the other provisions of this section, each person, including each public utility and each independent contractor, who regularly employs one or more workers or operatives in the same business, or in or about the same establishment, under any contract of hire, express or implied, oral or written, is considered an employer under this chapter and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(2)(b): (2) As used in this Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(2)(b)(i): "Independent contractor" means any person engaged in the performance of any work for another who, while so engaged, is:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(2)(b)(i)(A): independent of the employer in all that pertains to the execution of the work;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(2)(b)(i)(B): not subject to the routine rule or control of the employer;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(2)(b)(i)(C): engaged only in the performance of a definite job or piece of work; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(2)(b)(i)(D): subordinate to the employer only in effecting a result in accordance with the employer's design.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(2)(b)(ii): "Regularly" includes all employments in the usual course of the trade, business, profession, or occupation of the employer, whether continuous throughout the year or for only a portion of the year.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(3): Title 31A, Chapter 40, Professional Employer Organization Licensing Act; 31A-40-209; 34A-2-201(1); 34A-2-201(1)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(3)(a): Title 31A, Chapter 40, Professional Employer Organization Licensing Act; 31A-40-209; 34A-2-201(1) The client under a professional employer organization agreement regulated under
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(3)(a)(i): is considered the employer of a covered employee; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(3)(a)(ii): 31A-40-209; 34A-2-201(1) subject to Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(3)(b): 34A-2-201(1) The division shall promptly inform the Insurance Department if the division has reason to believe that a professional employer organization is not in compliance with Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(4): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act A domestic employer who does not employ one employee or more than one employee at least 40 hours per week is not considered an employer under this chapter and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5): (5); 35A-4-206(1); (2); 35A-4-206(3); (5)(a)(i)(A); (5)(a)(ii); (5)(a)(ii)(A)(II); (VIII); (5)(a)(ii)(A); (B); Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; 31A-1-301; 31A-1-301; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (5)(c)(ii)(B)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(a): (5); 35A-4-206(1); (2); 35A-4-206(3); (5)(a)(i)(A); (5)(a)(ii); (5)(a)(ii)(A)(II); (VIII); (5)(a)(ii)(A); (B) As used in this Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(a)(i): 35A-4-206(1); (2); 35A-4-206(3); (5)(a)(i)(A); (5)(a)(ii)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(a)(i)(A): 35A-4-206(1); (2); 35A-4-206(3) "Agricultural employer" means a person who employs agricultural labor as defined in Subsections
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(a)(i)(B): (5)(a)(i)(A); (5)(a)(ii) Notwithstanding Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(a)(ii): (5)(a)(ii)(A)(II); (VIII); (5)(a)(ii)(A); (B) "Employer's immediate family" means:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(a)(ii)(A): an agricultural employer's:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(a)(ii)(A)(I): spouse;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(a)(ii)(A)(II): grandparent;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(a)(ii)(A)(III): parent;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(a)(ii)(A)(IV): sibling;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(a)(ii)(A)(V): child;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(a)(ii)(A)(VI): grandchild;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(a)(ii)(A)(VII): nephew; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(a)(ii)(A)(VIII): niece;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(a)(ii)(B): (5)(a)(ii)(A)(II); (VIII) a spouse of any person provided in Subsections
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(a)(ii)(C): (5)(a)(ii)(A); (B) an individual who is similar to those listed in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(a)(iii): "Nonimmediate family" means a person who is not a member of the employer's immediate family.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(b): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act For purposes of this chapter and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(c): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; 31A-1-301; 31A-1-301 For purposes of this chapter and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(c)(i): for the previous calendar year the agricultural employer's total annual payroll for all nonimmediate family employees was less than $8,000; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(c)(ii): 31A-1-301; 31A-1-301
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(c)(ii)(A): for the previous calendar year the agricultural employer's total annual payroll for all nonimmediate family employees was equal to or greater than $8,000 but less than $50,000; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(c)(ii)(B): 31A-1-301; 31A-1-301 the agricultural employer maintains insurance that covers job-related injuries of the employer's nonimmediate family employees in at least the following amounts:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(c)(ii)(B)(I): 31A-1-301 $300,000 liability insurance, as defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(c)(ii)(B)(II): 31A-1-301 $5,000 for health care benefits similar to benefits under health care insurance as defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(d): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (5)(c)(ii)(B) For purposes of this chapter and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(d)(i): for the previous calendar year the agricultural employer's total annual payroll for all nonimmediate family employees is equal to or greater than $50,000; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(d)(ii): (5)(c)(ii)(B)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(d)(ii)(A): for the previous year the agricultural employer's total payroll for nonimmediate family employees was equal to or exceeds $8,000 but is less than $50,000; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(5)(d)(ii)(B): (5)(c)(ii)(B) the agricultural employer fails to maintain the insurance required under Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(6): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act An employer of agricultural laborers or domestic servants who is not considered an employer under this chapter and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(6)(a): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act this chapter and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(6)(b): the rules of the commission.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7): (7)(a); (7)(a)(i)(A); (D); Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (7)(a); (7)(a); 34A-2-201; 34A-2-201; Part 10, Workers' Compensation Coverage Waivers Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (7)(a); 34A-2-104(4); (7)(a); 34A-2-201; Part 10, Workers' Compensation Coverage Waivers Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (7)(f); (7); (7)(f)(iii); 34A-2-105; (7)(f)(i)(B); (7)(f)(ii); (7)(a); (7)(a); 34A-2-201; 34A-2-201; 34A-2-111(3)(d); (7)(c)(i); (7)(e)(i); (7)(c)(ii); (7)(e)(ii); 34A-2-104(4); (7)(a); 34A-2-201; 34A-2-111(3)(d)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(a): (7)(a); (7)(a)(i)(A); (D); Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(a)(i): (7)(a); (7)(a)(i)(A); (D) As used in this Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(a)(i)(A): a sole proprietorship;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(a)(i)(B): a corporation;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(a)(i)(C): a partnership;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(a)(i)(D): a limited liability company; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(a)(i)(E): (7)(a)(i)(A); (D) a person similar to one described in Subsections
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(a)(ii): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act If an employer procures any work to be done wholly or in part for the employer by a contractor over whose work the employer retains supervision or control, and this work is a part or process in the trade or business of the employer, the contractor, all persons employed by the contractor, all subcontractors under the contractor, and all persons employed by any of these subcontractors, are considered employees of the original employer for the purposes of this chapter and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(b): (7)(a) Any person who is engaged in constructing, improving, repairing, or remodeling a residence that the person owns or is in the process of acquiring as the person's personal residence may not be considered an employee or employer solely by operation of Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(c): (7)(a); 34A-2-201; 34A-2-201; Part 10, Workers' Compensation Coverage Waivers Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act A partner in a partnership or an owner of a sole proprietorship is not considered an employee under Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(c)(i): 34A-2-201; 34A-2-201 a valid certification of the partnership's or sole proprietorship's compliance with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(c)(ii): Part 10, Workers' Compensation Coverage Waivers Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act if a partnership or sole proprietorship with no employees other than a partner of the partnership or owner of the sole proprietorship, a workers' compensation coverage waiver issued pursuant to
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(c)(ii)(A): the partnership or sole proprietorship is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, profession, or business; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(c)(ii)(B): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act the partner or owner personally waives the partner's or owner's entitlement to the benefits of this chapter and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(d): (7)(a); 34A-2-104(4) A director or officer of a corporation is not considered an employee under Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(e): (7)(a); 34A-2-201; Part 10, Workers' Compensation Coverage Waivers Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act A contractor or subcontractor is not an employee of the employer under Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(e)(i): 34A-2-201 a valid certification of the contractor's or subcontractor's compliance with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(e)(ii): Part 10, Workers' Compensation Coverage Waivers Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act if a partnership, corporation, or sole proprietorship with no employees other than a partner of the partnership, officer of the corporation, or owner of the sole proprietorship, a workers' compensation coverage waiver issued pursuant to
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(e)(ii)(A): the partnership, corporation, or sole proprietorship is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, profession, or business; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(e)(ii)(B): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act the partner, corporate officer, or owner personally waives the partner's, corporate officer's, or owner's entitlement to the benefits of this chapter and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f): (7)(f); (7); (7)(f)(iii); 34A-2-105; (7)(f)(i)(B); (7)(f)(ii); (7)(a); (7)(a); 34A-2-201; 34A-2-201; 34A-2-111(3)(d); (7)(c)(i); (7)(e)(i); (7)(c)(ii); (7)(e)(ii); 34A-2-104(4); (7)(a); 34A-2-201; 34A-2-111(3)(d)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f)(i): (7)(f) For purposes of this Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f)(i)(A): is an employer; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f)(i)(B): procures work to be done wholly or in part for the employer by a contractor, including:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f)(i)(B)(I): all persons employed by the contractor;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f)(i)(B)(II): all subcontractors under the contractor; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f)(i)(B)(III): all persons employed by any of these subcontractors.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f)(ii): (7); (7)(f)(iii); 34A-2-105; (7)(f)(i)(B) Notwithstanding the other provisions in this Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f)(iii): (7)(f)(ii); (7)(a); (7)(a); 34A-2-201; 34A-2-201; 34A-2-111(3)(d); (7)(c)(i); (7)(e)(i); (7)(c)(ii); (7)(e)(ii); 34A-2-104(4); (7)(a); 34A-2-201; 34A-2-111(3)(d) Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f)(iii)(A): (7)(a); (7)(a); 34A-2-201 under Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f)(iii)(B): 34A-2-201; 34A-2-111(3)(d)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f)(iii)(B)(I): 34A-2-201 secures, in accordance with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f)(iii)(B)(II): procures work to be done that is part or process of the trade or business of the eligible employer; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f)(iii)(B)(III): 34A-2-111(3)(d) does the following with regard to a written workplace accident and injury reduction program that meets the requirements of Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f)(iii)(B)(III)(Aa): adopts the workplace accident and injury reduction program;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f)(iii)(B)(III)(Bb): posts the workplace accident and injury reduction program at the work site at which the eligible employer procures work; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f)(iii)(B)(III)(Cc): enforces the workplace accident and injury reduction program according to the terms of the workplace accident and injury reduction program; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f)(iii)(C): (7)(c)(i); (7)(e)(i); (7)(c)(ii); (7)(e)(ii); 34A-2-104(4); (7)(a); 34A-2-201; 34A-2-111(3)(d)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f)(iii)(C)(I): (7)(c)(i); (7)(e)(i); (7)(c)(ii); (7)(e)(ii); 34A-2-104(4) obtains and relies on:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f)(iii)(C)(I)(Aa): (7)(c)(i); (7)(e)(i) a valid certification described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f)(iii)(C)(I)(Bb): (7)(c)(ii); (7)(e)(ii) a workers' compensation coverage waiver described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f)(iii)(C)(I)(Cc): 34A-2-104(4) proof that a director or officer is excluded from coverage under Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f)(iii)(C)(II): (7)(a); 34A-2-201 is liable under Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f)(iii)(C)(III): procures work to be done that is part or process in the trade or business of the eligible employer; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f)(iii)(C)(IV): 34A-2-111(3)(d) does the following with regard to a written workplace accident and injury reduction program that meets the requirements of Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f)(iii)(C)(IV)(Aa): adopts the workplace accident and injury reduction program;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f)(iii)(C)(IV)(Bb): posts the workplace accident and injury reduction program at the work site at which the eligible employer procures work; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(7)(f)(iii)(C)(IV)(Cc): enforces the workplace accident and injury reduction program according to the terms of the workplace accident and injury reduction program.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(8): (8); Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Title 58, Chapter 55, Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act; (7)(c); 34A-2-104(3); Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (8)(c); Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; (8)(b); (8)(c)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(8)(a): (8) For purposes of this Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(8)(a)(i): an individual;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(8)(a)(ii): a corporation; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(8)(a)(iii): publicly traded.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(8)(b): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Title 58, Chapter 55, Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act; (7)(c); 34A-2-104(3); Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (8)(c) For purposes of this chapter and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(8)(c): Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; (8)(b) Pursuant to rules made by the commission in accordance with
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(8)(c)(i): is an active manager of the unincorporated entity;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(8)(c)(ii): directly or indirectly holds at least an 8% ownership interest in the unincorporated entity; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(8)(c)(iii): is not subject to supervision or control in the performance of work by:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(8)(c)(iii)(A): the unincorporated entity; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(8)(c)(iii)(B): a person with whom the unincorporated entity contracts.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(8)(d): (8)(c) As part of the rules made under Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(8)(d)(i): "active manager";
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(8)(d)(ii): "directly or indirectly holds at least an 8% ownership interest"; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(8)(d)(iii): "subject to supervision or control in the performance of work."
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(9): (9); (4); (9)(c); Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (9); (9)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(9)(a): (9) As used in this Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(9)(a)(i): respite care;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(9)(a)(ii): skilled nursing;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(9)(a)(iii): nursing assistant services;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(9)(a)(iv): home health aide services;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(9)(a)(v): personal care and attendant services;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(9)(a)(vi): other in-home care, such as support for the daily activities of the individual with a disability;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(9)(a)(vii): specialized in-home training for the individual with a disability or a family member of the individual with a disability;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(9)(a)(viii): specialized in-home support, coordination, and other supported living services; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(9)(a)(ix): other home and community based services unique to the individual with a disability or the family of the individual with a disability that help prevent the individual with a disability from being placed in a more restrictive setting.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(9)(b): (4); (9)(c); Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act Notwithstanding Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(9)(b)(i): employs the individual to provide home and community based services for seven hours per week or more; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(9)(b)(ii): pays the individual providing the home and community based services from state or federal money received by the individual with a disability or designated representative of the individual with a disability to fund home and community based services, including through a person designated by the Secretary of the Treasury in accordance with Section 3504, Internal Revenue Code, as a fiduciary, agent, or other person who has the control, receipt, custody, or disposal of, or pays the wages of, the individual providing the home and community based services.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(9)(c): (9); (9) The state and federal money received by an individual with a disability or designated representative of an individual with a disability shall include the cost of the workers' compensation coverage required by this Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(10): (10); Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(10)(a): (10) For purposes of this Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(10)(b): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act For purposes of determining whether two or more persons are considered joint employers under this chapter or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(11): (11); (11)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(11)(a): (11) As used in this Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(11)(a)(i): "Franchise" means the same as that term is defined in 16 C.F.R. Sec. 436.1.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(11)(a)(ii): "Franchisee" means the same as that term is defined in 16 C.F.R. Sec. 436.1.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(11)(a)(iii): "Franchisor" means the same as that term is defined in 16 C.F.R. Sec. 436.1.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(11)(b): For purposes of this chapter, a franchisor is not considered to be an employer of:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(11)(b)(i): a franchisee; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(11)(b)(ii): a franchisee's employee.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-103(11)(c): (11) With respect to a specific claim for relief under this chapter made by a franchisee or a franchisee's employee, this Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104 "Employee," "worker," and "operative" defined -- Specific circumstances -- Exemptions.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(1): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; 34A-2-103 As used in this chapter and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(1)(a):
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(1)(a)(i): an elective or appointive officer and any other person:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(1)(a)(i)(A): in the service of:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(1)(a)(i)(A)(I): the state;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(1)(a)(i)(A)(II): a county, city, or town within the state; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(1)(a)(i)(A)(III): a school district within the state;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(1)(a)(i)(B): serving the state, or any county, city, town, or school district under:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(1)(a)(i)(B)(I): an election;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(1)(a)(i)(B)(II): appointment; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(1)(a)(i)(B)(III): any contract of hire, express or implied, written or oral; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(1)(a)(ii): including:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(1)(a)(ii)(A): an officer or employee of the state institutions of learning; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(1)(a)(ii)(B): a member of the Utah National Guard or Utah State Defense Force while on state active duty; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(1)(b): 34A-2-103 a person in the service of any employer, as defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(1)(b)(i): under any contract of hire:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(1)(b)(i)(A): express or implied; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(1)(b)(i)(B): oral or written;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(1)(b)(ii): including aliens and minors, whether legally or illegally working for hire; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(1)(b)(iii): not including any person whose employment:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(1)(b)(iii)(A): is casual; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(1)(b)(iii)(B): not in the usual course of the trade, business, or occupation of the employee's employer.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(2): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(2)(a): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act Unless a lessee provides coverage as an employer under this chapter and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(2)(a)(i): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act covered for compensation by the lessor under this chapter and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(2)(a)(ii): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act subject to this chapter and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(2)(a)(iii): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act entitled to the benefits of this chapter and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(2)(b): The lessor may deduct from the proceeds of ores mined by the lessees an amount equal to the insurance premium for that type of work.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(3): (3)(b); Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (3)(a); Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (3)(a)(ii); (3)(a)(i); Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(3)(a): (3)(b); Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (3)(a); Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (3)(a)(ii); (3)(a)(i)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(3)(a)(i): (3)(b); Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act Except as provided in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(3)(a)(ii): (3)(a) If a partnership or sole proprietorship makes an election under Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(3)(a)(iii): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (3)(a)(ii) A partner of a partnership or owner of a sole proprietorship may not be considered an employee of the partner's partnership or the owner's sole proprietorship under this chapter or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(3)(a)(iv): (3)(a)(i) For premium rate making, the insurance carrier shall assume the salary or wage of the partner or sole proprietor electing coverage under Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(3)(b): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act A partner of a partnership or an owner of a sole proprietorship is an employee of the partnership or sole proprietorship under this chapter and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(3)(b)(i): the partnership or sole proprietorship:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(3)(b)(i)(A): is a motor carrier; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(3)(b)(i)(B): employs at least one individual who is not a partner or an owner; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(3)(b)(ii): the partner or owner personally operates a motor vehicle for the motor carrier.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(4): (4)(g); Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (4)(a); (4)(b)(ii); (4); 34A-2-103(7)(d); Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (4)(b); Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; (4)(b)(ii); (4)(a)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(4)(a): (4)(g); Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act Except as provided in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(4)(b): (4)(a) If a corporation makes an election under Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(4)(b)(i): upon its insurance carrier, if any; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(4)(b)(ii): upon the commission if the corporation is self-insured or has no employee other than the one or more directors or officers being excluded.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(4)(c): (4)(b)(ii) A corporation may exclude no more than five individuals who are directors or officers under Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(4)(d): (4); 34A-2-103(7)(d) An exclusion under this Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(4)(e): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (4)(b) A director or officer of a corporation is considered an employee under this chapter and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(4)(f): Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; (4)(b)(ii) The commission may make rules, in accordance with
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(4)(g): (4)(a) Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(5): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; 61-2f-102; 64-13-16; 64-13-19; 31A-1-301; (6); (7); (8); (5)(d)(i); (5)(d)(i); (5)(d)(iii); Part 10, Workers' Compensation Coverage Waivers Act; (5)(d)(iii); (7)(c) As used in this chapter and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(5)(a): 61-2f-102 a sales agent or associate broker, as defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(5)(a)(i): substantially all of the sales agent's or associate broker's income for services is from real estate commissions; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(5)(a)(ii): the sales agent's or associate broker's services are performed under a written contract that provides that:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(5)(a)(ii)(A): the real estate agent is an independent contractor; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(5)(a)(ii)(B): the sales agent or associate broker is not to be treated as an employee for federal income tax purposes;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(5)(b): 64-13-16; 64-13-19 an offender performing labor under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(5)(c): 31A-1-301 an individual who for an insurance producer, as defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(5)(c)(i): substantially all of the individual's income from those services is from insurance commissions; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(5)(c)(ii): the services of the individual are performed under a written contract that states that the individual:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(5)(c)(ii)(A): is an independent contractor;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(5)(c)(ii)(B): is not to be treated as an employee for federal income tax purposes; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(5)(c)(ii)(C): can derive income from more than one insurance company; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(5)(d): (6); (7); (8); (5)(d)(i); (5)(d)(i); (5)(d)(iii); Part 10, Workers' Compensation Coverage Waivers Act; (5)(d)(iii); (7)(c) subject to Subsections
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(5)(d)(i):
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(5)(d)(i)(A): owns a motor vehicle; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(5)(d)(i)(B): leases a motor vehicle to a motor carrier;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(5)(d)(ii): (5)(d)(i) personally operates the motor vehicle described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(5)(d)(iii): (5)(d)(i) operates the motor vehicle described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(5)(d)(iv): (5)(d)(iii); Part 10, Workers' Compensation Coverage Waivers Act; (5)(d)(iii); (7)(c)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(5)(d)(iv)(A): (5)(d)(iii); Part 10, Workers' Compensation Coverage Waivers Act provides to the motor carrier at the time the written agreement described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(5)(d)(iv)(B): (5)(d)(iii); (7)(c) provides to the motor carrier at the time the written agreement described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(6): (5)(d); Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act An individual described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(6)(a): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act this chapter and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(6)(b): commission rules.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(7): (5)(d)(iii) As used in this section:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(7)(a): "Motor carrier" means a person engaged in the business of transporting freight, merchandise, or other property by a commercial vehicle on a highway within this state.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(7)(b): "Motor vehicle" means a self-propelled vehicle intended primarily for use and operation on the highways, including a trailer or semitrailer designed for use with another motorized vehicle.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(7)(c): (5)(d)(iii) "Occupational accident related insurance" means insurance that provides the following coverage at a minimum aggregate policy limit of $1,000,000 for all benefits paid, including medical expense benefits, for an injury sustained in the course of working under a written agreement described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(7)(c)(i): disability benefits;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(7)(c)(ii): death benefits; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(7)(c)(iii): medical expense benefits, which include:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(7)(c)(iii)(A): hospital coverage;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(7)(c)(iii)(B): surgical coverage;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(7)(c)(iii)(C): prescription drug coverage; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(7)(c)(iii)(D): dental coverage.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(8): (5)(d); Part 10, Workers' Compensation Coverage Waivers Act; (7)(c); Part 10, Workers' Compensation Coverage Waivers Act For an individual described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(8)(a): Part 10, Workers' Compensation Coverage Waivers Act if the individual is not covered by a workers' compensation policy, the individual shall obtain:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(8)(a)(i): occupational accident related insurance; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(8)(a)(ii): Part 10, Workers' Compensation Coverage Waivers Act a waiver in accordance with
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104(8)(b): (7)(c); Part 10, Workers' Compensation Coverage Waivers Act the commission shall verify the existence of occupational accident insurance coverage with the coverage and benefit limits listed in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5 Nongovernment entity volunteers.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(1): (1)(a)(i); 53G-7-903; 53B-16-403; 34A-2-103; Title 34, Chapter 40, Utah Minimum Wage Act As used in this section:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(1)(a): (1)(a)(i); 53G-7-903; 53B-16-403
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(1)(a)(i): "Intern" means a student or trainee who works without pay at a trade or occupation in order to gain work experience.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(1)(a)(ii): (1)(a)(i); 53G-7-903; 53B-16-403 Notwithstanding Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(1)(b): 34A-2-103 "Nongovernment entity" means an entity or individual that:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(1)(b)(i): 34A-2-103 is an employer as provided in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(1)(b)(ii): is not a government entity.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(1)(c): Title 34, Chapter 40, Utah Minimum Wage Act "Utah minimum wage" means the highest wage designated as Utah's minimum wage under
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(1)(d):
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(1)(d)(i): "Volunteer" means an individual who donates service without pay or other compensation except expenses actually and reasonably incurred as approved by the supervising nongovernment entity.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(1)(d)(ii): "Volunteer" includes an intern of a nongovernment entity.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(1)(d)(iii): "Volunteer" does not include an individual participating in human subjects research to the extent that the participation is governed by federal law or regulation inconsistent with this chapter.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(2): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act A volunteer for a nongovernment entity is not an employee of the nongovernment entity for purposes of this chapter and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(3): 34A-2-201; 34A-2-201; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; 34A-2-105; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(3)(a): 34A-2-201 A nongovernment entity may elect to secure coverage for all of the nongovernment entity's volunteers by obtaining coverage for the volunteers in accordance with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(3)(b): 34A-2-201; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; 34A-2-105; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act If a nongovernment entity obtains coverage under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(3)(b)(i): a volunteer is considered an employee of the nongovernment entity; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(3)(b)(ii): 34A-2-105; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act these benefits are the exclusive remedy of the volunteer in accordance with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(4): A nongovernment entity shall keep sufficient records of the nongovernment entity's volunteers and the volunteers' duties to determine compliance with this section.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(5): (3); Part 4, Compensation and Benefits To compute the disability compensation benefits under Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(6): A workers' compensation insurer shall calculate the premium for a nongovernment entity's volunteer on the basis of the Utah minimum wage on the actual hours the volunteer provides service to the nongovernment entity, except that a workers' compensation insurer may assume 30 hours worked per week if the nongovernment entity does not provide a record of actual hours worked. The imputed wages shall be assigned to the class code on the policy that best describes the volunteer's duties.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(7): The failure or refusal of a nongovernment entity to make an election under this section in regard to volunteers does not alter, have an effect on, or give rise to any implication or presumption regarding:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(7)(a): the nongovernment entity's duties or liabilities with respect to volunteers; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(7)(b): the rights of volunteers.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(8): (3)(b)(ii) Subject to Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(9): (3)(a) A nongovernment entity shall notify a volunteer of an election under Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(9)(a): printed notices where volunteers are likely to see the notices in conspicuous places about the nongovernment entity's place of business; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-104.5(9)(b): notices on a website that the nongovernment entity uses to recruit or provide information to volunteers.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-105 Exclusive remedy against employer, and officer, agent, or employee of employer.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-105(1): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act The right to recover compensation pursuant to this chapter for injuries sustained by an employee, whether resulting in death or not, is the exclusive remedy against the employer and is the exclusive remedy against any officer, agent, or employee of the employer and the liabilities of the employer imposed by this chapter is in place of any and all other civil liability whatsoever, at common law or otherwise, to the employee or to the employee's spouse, widow, children, parents, dependents, next of kin, heirs, personal representatives, guardian, or any other person whomsoever, on account of any accident or injury or death, in any way contracted, sustained, aggravated, or incurred by the employee in the course of or because of or arising out of the employee's employment, and an action at law may not be maintained against an employer or against any officer, agent, or employee of the employer based upon any accident, injury, or death of an employee. Nothing in this section prevents an employee, or the employee's dependents, from filing a claim for compensation in those cases in accordance with
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-105(2): Title 31A, Chapter 40, Professional Employer Organization Licensing Act The exclusive remedy provisions of this section apply to both the client and the professional employer organization in a coemployment relationship regulated under
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-105(3): 34A-2-201
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-105(3)(a): For purposes of this section:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-105(3)(a)(i): "Temporary employee" means an individual who for temporary work assignment is:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-105(3)(a)(i)(A): an employee of a temporary staffing company; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-105(3)(a)(i)(B): registered by or otherwise associated with a temporary staffing company.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-105(3)(a)(ii): "Temporary staffing company" means a company that engages in the assignment of individuals as temporary full-time or part-time employees to fill assignments with a finite ending date to another independent entity.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-105(3)(b): 34A-2-201 If the temporary staffing company secures the payment of workers' compensation in accordance with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106 Injuries or death caused by wrongful acts of persons other than employer, officer, agent, or employee of employer -- Rights of employer or insurance carrier in cause of action -- Maintenance of action -- Notice of intention to proceed against third party -- Right to maintain action not involving employee-employer relationship -- Disbursement of proceeds of recovery -- Exclusive remedy.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(1): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act When any injury or death for which compensation is payable under this chapter or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(1)(a): the injured employee, or in case of death, the employee's dependents, may claim compensation; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(1)(b): the injured employee or the employee's heirs or personal representative may have an action for damages against the third person.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(2): (2)(a); (2)(a)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(2)(a): If compensation is claimed and the employer or insurance carrier becomes obligated to pay compensation, the employer or insurance carrier:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(2)(a)(i): shall become trustee of the cause of action against the third party; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(2)(a)(ii): may bring and maintain the action either in the employer or insurance carrier's own name or in the name of the injured employee, or the employee's heirs or the personal representative of the deceased.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(2)(b): (2)(a); (2)(a) Notwithstanding Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(3): (3)(a)(i); (ii)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(3)(a): (3)(a)(i); (ii) Before proceeding against a third party, to give a person described in Subsections
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(3)(a)(i): the carrier; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(3)(a)(ii): any other person obligated for the compensation payments.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(3)(b): The injured employee, or, in case of death, the employee's heirs, shall give written notice to the carrier and other person obligated for the compensation payments of any known attempt to attribute fault to the employer, officer, agent, or employee of the employer:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(3)(b)(i): by way of settlement; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(3)(b)(ii): in a proceeding brought by the injured employee, or, in case of death, the employee's heirs.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(4): 34A-2-103; 34A-2-103 For the purposes of this section and subject to Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(4)(a): a subcontractor;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(4)(b): a general contractor;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(4)(c): an independent contractor;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(4)(d): a property owner; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(4)(e): a lessee or assignee of a property owner.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(5): (5)(a); (c); (5)(a); 78B-5-819(2); 78B-5-819(2) If any recovery is obtained against a third person, it shall be disbursed in accordance with Subsections
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(5)(a):
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(5)(a)(i): The reasonable expense of the action, including attorney fees, shall be paid and charged proportionately against the parties as their interests may appear.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(5)(a)(ii): Any fee chargeable to the employer or carrier is to be a credit upon any fee payable by the injured employee or, in the case of death, by the dependents, for any recovery had against the third party.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(5)(b): (5)(a); 78B-5-819(2); 78B-5-819(2) The person liable for compensation payments shall be reimbursed, less the proportionate share of costs and attorney fees provided for in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(5)(b)(i): 78B-5-819(2) without reduction based on fault attributed to the employer, officer, agent, or employee of the employer in the action against the third party if the combined percentage of fault attributed to persons immune from suit is determined to be less than 40% prior to any reallocation of fault under Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(5)(b)(ii): 78B-5-819(2) less the amount of payments made multiplied by the percentage of fault attributed to the employer, officer, agent, or employee of the employer in the action against the third party if the combined percentage of fault attributed to persons immune from suit is determined to be 40% or more prior to any reallocation of fault under Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(5)(c): The balance shall be paid to the injured employee, or the employee's heirs in case of death, to be applied to reduce or satisfy in full any obligation thereafter accruing against the person liable for compensation.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(6): 34A-2-105; 34A-3-102; 34A-2-105; 34A-3-102; 78B-5-817; 78B-5-823
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(6)(a): The apportionment of fault to the employer in a civil action against a third party is not an action at law and does not impose any liability on the employer.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(6)(b): 34A-2-105; 34A-3-102 The apportionment of fault does not alter or diminish the exclusiveness of the remedy provided to an employee, the employee's heirs, or the employee's personal representatives, or the immunity provided an employer pursuant to Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-106(6)(c): 34A-2-105; 34A-3-102; 78B-5-817; 78B-5-823 Any court in which a civil action is pending shall issue a partial summary judgment to an employer with respect to the employer's immunity as provided in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107 Appointment of workers' compensation advisory council -- Composition -- Terms of members -- Duties -- Compensation.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(1): 31A-22-1001; (1)(b)(i) There is created a workers' compensation advisory council composed of:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(1)(a): the following voting members whom the commissioner shall appoint:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(1)(a)(i): five employer representatives; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(1)(a)(ii): five employee representatives;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(1)(b): 31A-22-1001; (1)(b)(i) the following nonvoting members whom the commissioner shall appoint:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(1)(b)(i): 31A-22-1001 a representative of the workers' compensation insurance carrier that provides workers' compensation insurance under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(1)(b)(ii): (1)(b)(i) a representative of a workers' compensation insurance carrier different from the workers' compensation insurance carrier listed in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(1)(b)(iii): a representative of health care providers;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(1)(b)(iv): the Utah insurance commissioner or the insurance commissioner's designee;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(1)(b)(v): the commissioner or the commissioner's designee; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(1)(b)(vi): a representative of hospitals; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(1)(c): the following nonvoting members:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(1)(c)(i): a member of the Senate whom the president of the Senate shall appoint; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(1)(c)(ii): a member of the House of Representatives whom the speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(2): Employers and employees shall consider nominating members of groups who historically may have been excluded from the council, such as women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(3): (3)(b); (1); (3)(a)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(3)(a): (3)(b); (1) Except as required by Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(3)(b): (3)(a) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(4):
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(4)(a): When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed for the unexpired term.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(4)(b): The commissioner shall terminate the term of a council member who ceases to be representative as designated by the member's original appointment.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(5): (5)(a); (5)(a) The council shall confer at least quarterly for the purpose of advising the commission, the division, and the Legislature on:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(5)(a): the Utah workers' compensation and occupational disease laws;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(5)(b): (5)(a) the administration of the laws described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(5)(c): (5)(a) rules related to the laws described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(6): Regarding workers' compensation, rehabilitation, and reemployment of employees who acquire a disability because of an industrial injury or occupational disease the council shall:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(6)(a): offer advice on issues requested by:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(6)(a)(i): the commission;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(6)(a)(ii): the division; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(6)(a)(iii): the Legislature; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(6)(b): make recommendations to:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(6)(b)(i): the commission; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(6)(b)(ii): the division.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(7): The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall serve as the chair of the council and call the necessary meetings.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(8): The commission shall provide staff support to the council.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(9): (9); 63A-3-106; 63A-3-107; 63A-3-106; 63A-3-107; 36-2-2; Title 5, Legislative Compensation and Expenses
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(9)(a): (9) Except as provided in Subsections
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(9)(b): 63A-3-106; 63A-3-107; 63A-3-106; 63A-3-107 A member who is not a legislator may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(9)(b)(i): 63A-3-106 Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(9)(b)(ii): 63A-3-107 Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(9)(b)(iii): 63A-3-106; 63A-3-107 rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-107(9)(c): 36-2-2; Title 5, Legislative Compensation and Expenses A member who is a legislator may receive compensation and travel expenses in accordance with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-108 Void agreements between employers and employees.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-108(1): 34A-2-420; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act Except as provided in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-108(2): An agreement by an employee to pay any portion of the premium paid by the employee's employer is not valid.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-108(3): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act Any employer who deducts any portion of the premium from the wages or salary of any employee entitled to the benefits of this chapter or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-108(3)(a): is guilty of a class B misdemeanor; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-108(3)(b): shall be fined not more than $100 for each such offense.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-109 Interstate and intrastate commerce.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-109(1): (2); Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act Except as provided in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-109(1)(a): intrastate commerce;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-109(1)(b): interstate commerce; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-109(1)(c): foreign commerce.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-109(2): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act If a rule of liability or method of compensation is established by the Congress of the United States as to interstate or foreign commerce, this chapter and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-109(2)(a): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act this chapter and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-109(2)(b): the connection to intrastate work is clearly separable and distinguishable from interstate or foreign commerce.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110 Workers' compensation insurance fraud -- Elements -- Penalties -- Notice.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(1): 76-2-201; 76-2-103; 76-2-103; 76-1-101.5; 76-2-103; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act As used in this section:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(1)(a): 76-2-201 "Corporation" means the same as that term is defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(1)(b): 76-2-103 "Intentionally" means the same as that term is defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(1)(c): 76-2-103 "Knowingly" means the same as that term is defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(1)(d): 76-1-101.5 "Person" means the same as that term is defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(1)(e): 76-2-103 "Recklessly" means the same as that term is defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(1)(f): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act "Thing of value" means one or more of the following obtained under this chapter or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(1)(f)(i): workers' compensation insurance coverage;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(1)(f)(ii): disability compensation;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(1)(f)(iii): a medical benefit;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(1)(f)(iv): a good;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(1)(f)(v): a professional service;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(1)(f)(vi): a fee for a professional service; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(1)(f)(vii): anything of value.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(2): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (2); Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (2)(b)(iii); 34A-2-103(8); Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Part 10, Workers' Compensation Coverage Waivers Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; 34A-2-410
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(2)(a): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act A person is guilty of workers' compensation insurance fraud if that person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(2)(a)(i): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act devises a scheme or artifice to do the following by means of a false or fraudulent pretense, representation, promise, or material omission:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(2)(a)(i)(A): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act obtain a thing of value under this chapter or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(2)(a)(i)(B): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act avoid paying the premium that an insurer charges, for an employee on the basis of the underwriting criteria applicable to that employee, to obtain a thing of value under this chapter or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(2)(a)(i)(C): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act deprive an employee of a thing of value under this chapter or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(2)(a)(ii): communicates or causes a communication with another in furtherance of the scheme or artifice.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(2)(b): (2); Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (2)(b)(iii); 34A-2-103(8); Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; Part 10, Workers' Compensation Coverage Waivers Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; 34A-2-410 A violation of this Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(2)(b)(i): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act make or cause to be made a false written or oral statement with the intent to obtain insurance coverage as mandated by this chapter or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(2)(b)(ii): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (2)(b)(iii); 34A-2-103(8) form a business, reorganize a business, or change ownership in a business with the intent to:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(2)(b)(ii)(A): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act obtain insurance coverage as mandated by this chapter or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(2)(b)(ii)(B): (2)(b)(iii) misclassify an employee as described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(2)(b)(ii)(C): 34A-2-103(8) deprive an employee of workers' compensation coverage as required by Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(2)(b)(iii): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act misclassify an employee as one of the following so as to avoid the obligation to obtain insurance coverage as mandated by this chapter or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(2)(b)(iii)(A): an independent contractor;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(2)(b)(iii)(B): a sole proprietor;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(2)(b)(iii)(C): an owner;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(2)(b)(iii)(D): a partner;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(2)(b)(iii)(E): an officer; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(2)(b)(iii)(F): a member in a limited liability company;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(2)(b)(iv): Part 10, Workers' Compensation Coverage Waivers Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act use a workers' compensation coverage waiver issued under
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(2)(b)(v): 34A-2-410 collect or make a claim for temporary disability compensation as provided in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(3): (2); (3)(c); 76-2-204; (3)(c)(ii); (2); (2); Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (2); (3)(c)(i)(A); (3)(c)(i)(B); (3)(c)(i)(B); (3)(c)(i)(A); (3)(c)(i)(B); (3)(c)(i)(B); (3)(c)(i)(A); (3)(c)(i)(B); (3)(c)(i)(B)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(3)(a): (2); (3)(c) Workers' compensation insurance fraud under Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(3)(b): 76-2-204 A corporation or association is guilty of the offense of workers' compensation insurance fraud under the same conditions as those set forth in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(3)(c): (3)(c)(ii); (2); (2); Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (2); (3)(c)(i)(A); (3)(c)(i)(B); (3)(c)(i)(B); (3)(c)(i)(A); (3)(c)(i)(B); (3)(c)(i)(B); (3)(c)(i)(A); (3)(c)(i)(B); (3)(c)(i)(B)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(3)(c)(i): (3)(c)(ii); (2); (2); Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (2) In accordance with Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(3)(c)(i)(A): (2) the total value of all property, money, or other things obtained or sought to be obtained by the scheme or artifice described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(3)(c)(i)(B): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (2) the number of individuals not covered under this chapter or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(3)(c)(ii): (3)(c)(i)(A); (3)(c)(i)(B); (3)(c)(i)(B); (3)(c)(i)(A); (3)(c)(i)(B); (3)(c)(i)(B); (3)(c)(i)(A); (3)(c)(i)(B); (3)(c)(i)(B) A person is guilty of:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(3)(c)(ii)(A): (3)(c)(i)(A); (3)(c)(i)(B); (3)(c)(i)(B) a class A misdemeanor:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(3)(c)(ii)(A)(I): (3)(c)(i)(A) if the value of the property, money, or other thing of value described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(3)(c)(ii)(A)(II): (3)(c)(i)(B); (3)(c)(i)(B) for each individual described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(3)(c)(ii)(B): (3)(c)(i)(A); (3)(c)(i)(B); (3)(c)(i)(B) a third degree felony:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(3)(c)(ii)(B)(I): (3)(c)(i)(A) if the value of the property, money, or other thing of value described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(3)(c)(ii)(B)(II): (3)(c)(i)(B); (3)(c)(i)(B) for each individual described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(3)(c)(ii)(C): (3)(c)(i)(A); (3)(c)(i)(B); (3)(c)(i)(B) a second degree felony:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(3)(c)(ii)(C)(I): (3)(c)(i)(A) if the value of the property, money, or other thing of value described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(3)(c)(ii)(C)(II): (3)(c)(i)(B); (3)(c)(i)(B) for each individual described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(4): (2); (2); (5) The following are not a necessary element of an offense described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(4)(a): reliance on the part of a person;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(4)(b): (2) the intent on the part of the perpetrator of an offense described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(4)(c): (5) an insurer or self-insured employer giving written notice in accordance with Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(5): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (5)(b); (5)(a); Part 10, Workers' Compensation Coverage Waivers Act; Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (5); (2); (5); (2)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(5)(a): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (5)(b) An insurer or self-insured employer who, in connection with this chapter or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(5)(b): (5)(a); Part 10, Workers' Compensation Coverage Waivers Act Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(5)(b)(i): applies for insurance coverage;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(5)(b)(ii): Part 10, Workers' Compensation Coverage Waivers Act applies for a workers' compensation coverage waiver issued under
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(5)(b)(iii): reports payroll;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(5)(b)(iv): makes a claim by reason of accident, injury, death, disease, or other claimed loss; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(5)(b)(v): makes a report or gives notice to an insurer or self-insured employer.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(5)(c): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act An insurer or self-insured employer who issues a check, warrant, or other financial instrument in payment of compensation issued under this chapter or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(5)(d): (5) This Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(5)(e): (2); (5); (2) A person who violates Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(5)(e)(i): (2) a defense to violating Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(5)(e)(ii): grounds for suppressing evidence.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(6): In the absence of malice, a person, employer, insurer, or governmental entity that reports a suspected fraudulent act relating to a workers' compensation insurance policy or claim is not subject to civil liability for libel, slander, or another relevant cause of action.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(7): Title 31A, Chapter 31, Insurance Fraud Act; 31A-31-109
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(7)(a): Title 31A, Chapter 31, Insurance Fraud Act In an action involving workers' compensation, this section supersedes
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-110(7)(b): 31A-31-109 Nothing in this section prohibits the Insurance Department from investigating violations of this section or from pursuing civil or criminal penalties for violations of this section in accordance with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111 Managed health care programs -- Other safety programs.
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Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1): Title 58, Chapter 5a, Podiatric Physician Licensing Act; Title 58, Chapter 24b, Physical Therapy Practice Act; Title 58, Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act; Title 58, Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act; Title 58, Chapter 69, Dentist and Dental Hygienist Practice Act; Title 58, Chapter 70a, Utah Physician Assistant Act; Title 58, Chapter 71, Naturopathic Physician Practice Act; Title 58, Chapter 72, Acupuncture Licensing Act; Title 58, Chapter 73, Chiropractic Physician Practice Act; Title 58, Chapter 31b, Nurse Practice Act; 26B-2-201; 34A-2-201.5 As used in this section:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(a):
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(a)(i): "Health care provider" means a person who furnishes treatment or care to persons who have suffered bodily injury.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(a)(ii): "Health care provider" includes:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(a)(ii)(A): a hospital;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(a)(ii)(B): a clinic;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(a)(ii)(C): an emergency care center;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(a)(ii)(D): a physician;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(a)(ii)(E): a nurse;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(a)(ii)(F): a nurse practitioner;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(a)(ii)(G): a physician's assistant;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(a)(ii)(H): a paramedic; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(a)(ii)(I): an emergency medical technician.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(b): Title 58, Chapter 5a, Podiatric Physician Licensing Act; Title 58, Chapter 24b, Physical Therapy Practice Act; Title 58, Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act; Title 58, Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act; Title 58, Chapter 69, Dentist and Dental Hygienist Practice Act; Title 58, Chapter 70a, Utah Physician Assistant Act; Title 58, Chapter 71, Naturopathic Physician Practice Act; Title 58, Chapter 72, Acupuncture Licensing Act; Title 58, Chapter 73, Chiropractic Physician Practice Act; Title 58, Chapter 31b, Nurse Practice Act "Physician" means any health care provider licensed under:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(b)(i): Title 58, Chapter 5a, Podiatric Physician Licensing Act
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(b)(ii): Title 58, Chapter 24b, Physical Therapy Practice Act
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(b)(iii): Title 58, Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(b)(iv): Title 58, Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(b)(v): Title 58, Chapter 69, Dentist and Dental Hygienist Practice Act
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(b)(vi): Title 58, Chapter 70a, Utah Physician Assistant Act
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(b)(vii): Title 58, Chapter 71, Naturopathic Physician Practice Act
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(b)(viii): Title 58, Chapter 72, Acupuncture Licensing Act
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(b)(ix): Title 58, Chapter 73, Chiropractic Physician Practice Act
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(b)(x): Title 58, Chapter 31b, Nurse Practice Act
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(c): 26B-2-201 "Preferred health care facility" means a facility:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(c)(i): 26B-2-201 that is a health care facility as defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(c)(ii): designated under a managed health care program.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(d): "Preferred provider physician" means a physician designated under a managed health care program.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(1)(e): 34A-2-201.5 "Self-insured employer" is as defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (2); (2)(b)(i); (iii); (2)(c)(i)(B); (2)(c)(i)(A); Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; (2)(c)(i)(B)(VII); (2)(c)(i)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(a): Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act; (2) A self-insured employer and insurance carrier may adopt a managed health care program to provide employees the benefits of this chapter or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(b): (2)(b)(i); (iii)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(b)(i): A preferred provider program may be developed if the preferred provider program allows a selection by the employee of more than one physician in the health care specialty required for treating the specific problem of an industrial patient.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(b)(ii):
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(b)(ii)(A): Subject to the requirements of this section, if a preferred provider program is developed by an insurance carrier or self-insured employer, an employee is required to use:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(b)(ii)(A)(I): preferred provider physicians; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(b)(ii)(A)(II): preferred health care facilities.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(b)(ii)(B): If a preferred provider program is not developed, an employee may have free choice of health care providers.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(b)(iii): The failure to do the following may, if the employee has been notified of the preferred provider program, result in the employee being obligated for any charges in excess of the preferred provider allowances:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(b)(iii)(A): use a preferred health care facility; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(b)(iii)(B): initially receive treatment from a preferred provider physician.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(b)(iv): (2)(b)(i); (iii) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsections
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(b)(iv)(A):
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(b)(iv)(A)(I):
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(b)(iv)(A)(I)(Aa): have its own health care facility on or near its worksite or premises; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(b)(iv)(A)(I)(Bb): continue to contract with other health care providers; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(b)(iv)(A)(II): operate a health care facility; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(b)(iv)(B): require employees to first seek treatment at the provided health care or contracted facility.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(b)(v): An employee subject to a preferred provider program or employed by an employer having its own health care facility may procure the services of any qualified health care provider:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(b)(v)(A): for emergency treatment, if a physician employed in the preferred provider program or at the health care facility is not available for any reason;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(b)(v)(B): for conditions the employee in good faith believes are nonindustrial; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(b)(v)(C): when an employee living in a rural area would be unduly burdened by traveling to:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(b)(v)(C)(I): a preferred provider physician; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(b)(v)(C)(II): a preferred health care facility.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(c): (2)(c)(i)(B); (2)(c)(i)(A); Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; (2)(c)(i)(B)(VII); (2)(c)(i)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(c)(i): (2)(c)(i)(B); (2)(c)(i)(A); Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; (2)(c)(i)(B)(VII)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(c)(i)(A): (2)(c)(i)(B) An employer, insurance carrier, or self-insured employer may enter into contracts with the following for the purposes listed in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(c)(i)(A)(I): health care providers;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(c)(i)(A)(II): medical review organizations; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(c)(i)(A)(III): vendors of medical goods, services, and supplies including medicines.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(c)(i)(B): (2)(c)(i)(A); Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; (2)(c)(i)(B)(VII) A contract described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(c)(i)(B)(I): insurance carriers or self-insured employers may form groups in contracting for managed health care services with health care providers;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(c)(i)(B)(II): peer review;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(c)(i)(B)(III): methods of utilization review;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(c)(i)(B)(IV): use of case management;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(c)(i)(B)(V): bill audit;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(c)(i)(B)(VI): discounted purchasing; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(c)(i)(B)(VII): Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; (2)(c)(i)(B)(VII) the establishment of a reasonable health care treatment protocol program including the implementation of medical treatment and quality care guidelines that are:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(c)(i)(B)(VII)(Aa): scientifically based;
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(c)(i)(B)(VII)(Bb): peer reviewed; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(c)(i)(B)(VII)(Cc): Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; (2)(c)(i)(B)(VII) consistent with standards for health care treatment protocol programs that the commission shall establish by rules made in accordance with
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(2)(c)(ii): (2)(c)(i) An insurance carrier may make any or all of the factors in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(3): (3)(b)(i); 34A-2-103(7)(f); (3)(b); (c)
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(3)(a): In addition to a managed health care program, an insurance carrier may require an employer to establish a work place safety program if the employer:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(3)(a)(i): has an experience modification factor of 1.00 or higher, as determined by the National Council on Compensation Insurance; or
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(3)(a)(ii): is determined by the insurance carrier to have a three-year loss ratio of 100% or higher.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(3)(b): A workplace safety program may include:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(3)(b)(i): a written workplace accident and injury reduction program that:
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(3)(b)(i)(A): promotes safe and healthful working conditions; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(3)(b)(i)(B): is based on clearly stated goals and objectives for meeting those goals; and
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(3)(b)(ii): a documented review of the workplace accident and injury reduction program each calendar year delineating how procedures set forth in the program are met.
Utah Code Annotated § 34A-2-111(3)(c): (3)(b)(i) A written workplace accident and injury reduction program permitted under Subsection