Labor Commission

"The Industrial Commission of Utah is a multi-division department directed by three Commissioners appointed by the Governor to six-year terms. The three Commissioners share equal authority and oversee the various functions of the divisions within the Commission. The Commissioners also have exclusive statutory responsibility over the Department of Employment Security. The mission of the Industrial Commission is to serve the people of the state by assuring a safe, healthful, fair, and non-discriminatory environment; to assure fair housing practices; and to promote the general welfare of the state's employees and employers without needless interference. Fulfilling this mission becomes an ever- increasing challenge as the workforce within the state is currently growing by more than 40,000 jobs per year." (From "Capitol Connections" newsletter, volume 2, issue 10, February 1995, page 4.) LEGAL DIVISION (Alan L. Hennebold, general counsel): "Enforces the requirements of the Workers' Compensation Act. Attempts are first made to obtain compliance by persuasion and education and in those cases where voluntary compliance is not achieved, court action is then taken. The division also enforces safety citations against employers arising from employee deaths and injuries, unsafe equipment, police officer injury, and fire hazards. In addition, they are currently working with other states in drafting legislation to clarify and bring consistency to safety and health enforcement." (From "Capitol Connections" newsletter, volume 2, issue 10, February 1995, page 4.)

ADMINISTRATION DIVISION (C. Gordon Linnett, manager): "Oversees the functions of all divisions and provides staff support for functions shared by all divisions, including personnel administration, budgeting, accounting, purchasing, data processing and office procedures. Administration accounts for and reports on seven different federal programs." (From "Capitol Connections" newsletter, volume 2, issue 10, February 1995, page 4.)