Utah-Employment-Licensing

Public employers may ask about criminal history only after an initial interview or a conditional offer.  Public and private employers and licensing boards may not ask about or consider expunged convictions, with exceptions.  An occupational licensing agency may not disqualify based on conviction unless it is “substantially related” to the occupation, and applicants must be given individualized consideration pursuant to a multi-factor test, with an appeal in the event of denial.  “Good moral character” provisions have been removed from most licensing statutes.  Non-convictions, and most convictions after seven conviction-free years may not be considered. Potential applicants may apply for a preliminary determination as to whether their criminal history will be disqualifying.