Labor & Employment Law Blog

Tax Cuts Leave Open Recordkeeping Questions for Employers The recently enacted “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” introduces significant changes to the federal tax code, affecting green energy, estate planning, employment taxes, and more. The “No Tax on Tips” and “No Tax on Overtime” provisions offer significant deductions for eligible employees....

Utah has become a hotbed of private business acquisitions, and you may be considering whether it is right for you to search for a buyer of your business as part of your exit strategy. There are many things you should consider when debating whether to sell your business, but once you’ve decided to start looking for potential offers, there are...

2025 was a busy time for the Utah Legislature. A total of 583 bills were passed in the Session, most of which were signed into law. Many of the bills this session may impact businesses and their employees. A majority of these bills have already been signed into law, with a few waiting for Governor Cox’s decision. Most of them go into effect on...

As technology has advanced, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) has increased rapidly. Given its newfound availability and accuracy, the use of AI in the workplace has become a key component of modern recruitment strategies. Many employers are now turning to AI to streamline the hiring process, cut costs, and improve efficiency. While these...

As businesses adapt to changing economic conditions and workforce needs, correctly classifying workers—whether as W-2 employees or 1099 independent contractors—remains a critical challenge. Misclassification can result in significant legal and financial penalties, audits, and reputational harm. Understanding the distinctions between these two...

In today’s competitive labor market, employers are striving to create positive and respectful workplace cultures. One of the foundational tools for achieving this goal is a comprehensive employee handbook. As experienced Utah employment lawyers at Clyde Snow, we understand the importance of implementing appropriate handbooks and company policies...

As a business owner, you have probably encountered situations where you found yourself unprepared. Let's be honest. No matter how hard we try to anticipate future events, there will always be somewhere we find ourselves unprepared. One incident that no one is ever fully prepared for is the unexpected death of an employee. Navigating the loss of...

Since the pandemic, more than 10.4 million businesses have been started, a record-breaking amount. Over 5 million businesses started in 2022 alone. With the boom of small businesses comes the need for new business owners to learn to navigate various employment law issues. A time may come when you either need to separate from an employee, or an...

On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court held in favor of an evangelical Christian postal worker and established a higher standard that employers must follow when responding to a religious accommodation request. In Groff v. Dejoy, the Court ruled unanimously that the prior standard – the “de minimis standard” – was insufficient under Title VII of...

The Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted the workplace, leading to significant changes in how employers address employee health and safety. As the world adapts to the evolving landscape, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been at the forefront of ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all employees. In line with this...

In the wake of the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) February 23, 2023 opinion in McLaren Macomb, 372 NLRB No. 58 (2023) regarding whether employers could include confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions in severance agreements, many questions remained as to the scope and application of the opinion. Clyde Snow previously issued...