Utah

Discussion

Utah: Noncompetes for Veterinarians

Effective May 6, 2026, SB 111 prohibits Utah employers from requiring veterinarians to enter into noncompete, nondisclosure, or nonsolicitation agreements, except that the noncompete prohibition does not apply if the veterinarian holds at least a 5% ownership interest in the business. Additionally, any contractual clause requiring disputes under a veterinarian noncompete agreement to be resolved outside of Utah is void and unenforceable.

 

Utah: Creditor Garnishment Employer Fees

Effective May 6, 2026, SB 307 entitles employers to a $10 fee for processing a single writ of garnishment and a one-time $25 fee for a continuing garnishment. When the garnishment amount exceeds the applicable fee, the employer may deduct the fee from the amount sent to the creditor. If the garnishment amount does not exceed the fee, the employer must notify the creditor and return the writ, and the creditor is then responsible for paying the fee to the employer. For a continuing garnishment where the amount collected is less than the $25 fee, the employer must notify the creditor and delay sending any funds until the total exceeds the fee.

 

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