Wage Claim Investigator

Wage Claim Investigator

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary – $24.50 - $25.50 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Recruiter – Tehra Gorski | tgorski@utah.gov | 801-530-6030
Application Deadline – 10/29/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Are you a skilled legal researcher and writer? Do you thrive in an environment where you can apply your legal knowledge? Lawyer? Recent law school graduate? Can you manage a caseload and meet deadlines? If yes, apply today!

The Utah Labor Commission is looking for a team player with excellent communication and legal writing skills to fill a Wage Claim Investigator position with the Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD).

**This is a hybrid position offering in-person and telework opportunities for State of Utah residents. Full-time in-office training is required prior to remote opportunities being available. In order to work from home, the successful candidate will need to have WIFI access in their home and complete all work within the state of Utah.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day responsibilities of this position:

As a neutral fact-finder you will gather facts related to claims of unpaid wage and violations of child labor laws and use legal analysis skills to draft orders determining whether a violation of the law occurred. This position requires that you make findings of fact, have a thorough understanding of the relevant law, have strong legal writing skills, and a knowledge of analyzing the relevant law to the facts and drawing a conclusion based on your legal analysis. You will need to complete each case with a written order that includes findings of fact, analysis, and conclusions of law. Your roles and responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing complaints of violations of Utah laws including the Utah Payment of Wages Act, Employment of Minors Act, and Minimum Wage Act to determine whether a violation of the law occurred.
  
• Interviewing relevant parties and witnesses.
  
• Reviewing evidence and statements submitted by the parties.
  
• Requesting relevant evidence.
  
• Conducting occasional on-site investigations.
  
• Drafting legal orders related to the investigation.
  
• Drafting orders consisting of concise decisions based upon facts, interpretations of the law, and compliance with state statutes, laws, and rules.
  
• Receiving, researching, and responding to incoming questions or complaints.
  
• Providing information, explaining policy and procedures, and/or facilitating a resolution.
  
• Delivering presentations, or instruction to staff, management, or the general public.
  
• Managing several cases at once.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• Prior experience applying the law to a specific set of facts.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
  

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent training and experience (examples: Paralegal Certificate or a Masters of Legal Studies (MLS) degree plus previous law office experience working on legal matters including applying the law to specific facts, analyzing legal claims, and reviewing documents to determine relevant legal information).
  
• Experience with the Utah Payment of Wages Act, the Utah Employment of Minors Act, and the Utah Minimum Wage Act.
  
• Prior legal or investigative experience including:
  • Collecting, reviewing, and analyzing evidence.
    
  • Interviewing witnesses and/or parties.
    
  • Performing legal research.
    
  • Conducting legal analysis including applying a set of facts to the law and drawing a conclusion.
    
  • Drafting decisions, motions, memoranda, or orders.
    
  • Managing a caseload and meeting deadlines.

About the Role

Location –
160 East 300 South
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

To learn more about Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division, please visit our website.

To learn more about the Wage Claim Unit, please visit our website.

The Agency
Utah's workforce is one of its most valuable resources. The Labor Commission is responsible for ensuring safety and fairness in the workplace and fairness in housing. In addition to Administration, there are five divisions within the Labor Commission:

• Adjudication
  
• Antidiscrimination and Labor (UALD)
  
• Boiler, Elevator, and Coal Mine Safety
  
• Industrial Accidents
  
• Utah Occupational Safety and Health (UOSH)

Supplemental Information

• Top applicants may be required to participate in a writing activity.
  
• Job: UALD Investigator I (#10894).
  
• Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.
  
• Effective July 1, 2021, in-state work rules require all work to be performed while physically within the state’s borders.
  
• DHRM rules apply for promotions/transfers.
  
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
  
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.