Employee Compensation Amendments

HB 180 requires Utah state executive branch agencies to set employee compensation based on ability, knowledge, and skills rather than factors like seniority. It prohibits these agencies from asking current or prospective employees about their previous or current salaries. The bill applies to most state agencies (like the Tax Commission) but excludes universities, the Attorney General's office, and other specified entities. This changes hiring and pay practices for state employees in covered agencies starting May 7, 2025.