Idaho Labor Laws: An Employer's Overview

Overtime

Idaho follows the federal rule: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek, with no separate daily-overtime requirement.

Minimum Wage

Idaho uses the federal $7.25 floor for covered employers.

Breaks

Idaho has no general adult meal-break mandate, though offered short breaks must be paid.

Paid Sick Leave & Final Pay

Idaho has no statewide paid sick leave mandate. Final-paycheck timing is state-specific — see the dedicated guides linked below for details, and always confirm against the official source.

Idaho Labor-Law Snapshot

A quick Idaho snapshot: the minimum wage is $7.25/hour (the federal floor), overtime is about $10.88/hour, Idaho has no statewide paid-sick-leave mandate, and a final paycheck is due by the next payday or within 10 days, whichever is sooner (sooner if the employee requests it in writing) on discharge.

For Idaho employers these rules interact with timekeeping: accurate, audit-logged hours drive overtime, final pay, and break records. Idaho sets no statewide meal-break requirement and does not mandate paid rest breaks; a final paycheck is due by the next payday or within 10 days, whichever is sooner when an employee resigns. Confirm current Idaho figures with the state labor office before relying on any single number.

Official Sources

• U.S. DOL — Minimum wage by state
• U.S. DOL — State overtime
• U.S. DOL — State labor offices

More Idaho Guides

Labor Law Overview in Other States

Idaho Labor Law Overview: Frequently Asked Questions