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Civil Rights Laws in Utah.

The Utah Antidiscrimination Act (Utah Code § 34A-5-101 et seq.) is Utah's principal civil-rights statute, administered by the Utah Labor Commission Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD). Utah added sexual orientation and gender identity as employment and housing protected classes in 2015 ("Utah Compromise") — balancing antidiscrimination protections with religious-liberty accommodations. Federal claims under § 1983, Title VII, ADA, and Fair Housing Act remain available.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Statute of Limitations

180 days (UALD); 300 days (EEOC dual-filed)Utah Code § 34A-5-107

Discrimination charges must be filed with the Utah Labor Commission Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD) within 180 days (or 300 days if dual-filed with EEOC).

State law

Key Utah Statutes

Utah Antidiscrimination ActUtah Code § 34A-5-101 et seq.

Prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, sex, pregnancy, age (40+), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Applies to employers with 15+ employees.

2015 "Utah Compromise" (SOGI Protection + Religious Liberty)Utah Code § 34A-5-106 (added 2015)

Utah added sexual orientation and gender identity as employment and housing protected classes, while also providing specified religious-liberty accommodations. Notable bipartisan compromise combining antidiscrimination protection with religious-liberty protections.

Utah Fair Housing ActUtah Code § 57-21-101 et seq.

Prohibits housing discrimination based on protected classes including sexual orientation and gender identity (added 2015).

Utah Whistleblower ActUtah Code § 67-21-101 et seq.

Protects public employees from retaliation for reporting illegal activities or participating in investigations. Private-sector whistleblower protection via other statutes.

State law

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