Idaho Employment Laws

Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age (40+), and disability. Applies to employers with 5 or more employees. Does not explicitly protect sexual orientation or gender identity at the state level.

Idaho is a right-to-work state. No person may be denied employment or membership in a labor organization because of membership or nonmembership in a union. Employees cannot be required to join or pay dues to a union as a condition of employment.

Idaho's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, matching the federal minimum. Tipped employees may be paid $3.35 per hour. New employees under age 20 may be paid $4.25 per hour for the first 90 consecutive calendar days.

Idaho permits noncompete agreements for "key employees" and "key independent contractors" if reasonable in duration, geographic area, and type of employment. A duration of 18 months or less is presumed reasonable. The agreement must protect legitimate business interests.

Employers must pay wages on regular paydays at least once a month. Upon termination, all wages are due within 10 days or by the next regular payday, whichever is sooner. Willful failure to pay wages can result in treble damages.