Wage Claim Investigator

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.