Affirmative Action: Utah
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: Brightmine Editorial Team
Summary
- Utah has a state employment discrimination law prohibiting discrimination against various protected classes. See Prohibition Against Discrimination.
- A private employer may provide a veterans preference in employment. See Veterans Preference Policy for Private Employers.
- Affirmative action is required for state employers in Utah, but not private employers who must prepare an equal opportunity plan. See Public Employers.