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Idaho Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: Idaho Code § 44-1502
Idaho adopts the federal FLSA minimum wage of $7.25/hr ($3.35 tipped direct wage). Weekly overtime required at 1.5x over 40 hours.
Employee Statutory Rights (ID)
- ✓ Minimum wage of $7.25/hr.
- ✓ 1.5x regular pay for hours over 40 per workweek.
- ✓ Protection from illegal wage withholdings.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (ID)
- § Pay tipped staff at least $3.35/hr direct cash wage.
- § Pay wages on regular paydays at least monthly.
- § Reimburse tip credit shortfalls.
Idaho Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Idaho for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation Idaho Code § 44-1502, the 2026 minimum wage in Idaho is $7.25 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does Idaho mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
Idaho follows the standard federal FLSA rule (Title 29 U.S.C. § 207). Overtime is calculated weekly for hours exceeding 40 hours in a 7-day workweek with no daily cap.
Can employers in Idaho take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
Idaho permits employers to claim a maximum tip credit of $3.90/hr against tipped staff, requiring a minimum direct cash wage of $3.35/hr.
Common Idaho Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Failing to make up tip credit shortfalls.
Requiring off-the-clock work.
Unauthorized wage deductions.
Did Your Employer Violate Idaho Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from Idaho Code § 44-1502
Based on Idaho labor code standards (Idaho Code § 44-1502), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in Idaho
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & ID Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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