34-28-5. Separation from payroll -- Resignation -- Cessation because of industrial dispute. An employer satisfies the 24-hour time requirement.In an atwill employment state, employees may also quit without "just cause" or without warning if they so choose. According to Utah law, fired or laid-off employees must be paid final wages within 24 hours of the termination. You're not entitled to any notice period, unfortunately; your employer can terminate you at any time. Utah is an "atwill" employment state. If the claimant refused or failed to follow reasonable requests or instructions, and knew the loss of employment would result, the separation is a quit. Additionally, Utah law stipulates that final paychecks must be delivered within 24 hours of resignation, a critical compliance point for employers. R477121. Resignation. Employers are not obligated under Utah or federal law to offer paid time off for holidays.