(1)  A private sector employer may create a veterans employment preference policy.

Terms Used In Utah Code 34-50-103

  • Armed forces: means the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Discharge document: means a document received by a service member upon separation from military service, including:
(a) a DD 214, United States Department of Defense Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty;
(b) a DD 256, United States Department of Defense Honorable Discharge Certificate;
(c) a DD 257, United States General Discharge Certificate; or
(d) an NGB 22, Utah National Guard Certificate of Release or Discharge. See Utah Code 34-50-102
  • Preference eligible: means the same as that term is defined in Section 71A-2-101. See Utah Code 34-50-102
  • Private employer: means the same as that term is defined in Section 63G-12-102. See Utah Code 34-50-102
  • Service member: means a currently serving member of the armed forces. See Utah Code 34-50-102
  • Veteran: means the same as that term is defined in Section 68-3-12. See Utah Code 34-50-102
  • Writing: includes :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
    • (2)  A veterans employment preference policy shall be:

    (a)  in writing; and

    (b)  applied uniformly to employment decisions regarding hiring, promotion, or retention including during a reduction in force.

    (3)  A private employer may require a preference eligible individual to submit a discharge document form or proof of current service in the armed forces to be eligible for the preference. If the applicant is the spouse of a veteran or service member, the employer may require that the spouse submit the veteran’s discharge document or proof of current service in the armed forces.

    (4)  A private employer’s veterans employment preference policy shall be publicly posted by the employer at the place of employment or on the Internet if the employer has a website or uses the Internet to advertise employment opportunities.

    Amended by Chapter 44, 2023 General Session

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