(1)  The division may take assignments of wage claims, rights of actions for penalties under Section 34-28-5, mechanics’ and other liens of workers and rights of action against sureties, without being bound to any of the technical rules with reference to the validity of the assignments.

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Terms Used In Utah Code 34-28-13

  • Division: means the Division of Antidiscrimination and Labor. See Utah Code 34-28-2
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
(2)  The division may prosecute actions for the collection of claims which are valid and enforceable in the courts. The division may join various claimants in one preferred claim or lien, and in case of suit to join them in one cause of action.

Amended by Chapter 240, 1996 General Session

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