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There is no Utah law that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, but Salt Lake City recently passed such an ordinance.

The Salt Lake City Antidiscrimination law goes into effect on April 2, 2010.

Mayor Ralph Becker of Salt Lake City signed an ordinance that makes it illegal to

Under the law, an employer may not commit discrimination against employees or applicants based on the employee’s sexual orientation, including gay, lesbian, homosexual, heterosexual or bisexual.

The law prohibits discrimination in employment decisions including:

• Hiring
• Discharge
• Promotion
• Demotion
• Termination
• Compensation
• Terms of Employment
• Working Conditions 

The law also prohibits employers from harassing any employee based on his or her sexual orientation, and from retaliating against employees who file complaints.

All of the above protections also apply to (more…)