Wage Claim Investigator

Job Description

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.