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Idaho: rules and deadlines at a glance

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Workers' comp deadlines · Workers' comp benefits · Paid leave programs · Minimum wage · Final paycheck rules · Unemployment benefits · Meal break laws · Tipped minimum wage · Payday frequency · Rest break laws · Noncompete laws

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Workers' comp deadlines

Tell your employer60 days
File a claim1 year from accident

Workers' comp benefits Single detailed source

Waiting period5 days
Waiting days paid backAfter more than 2 weeks
Max weekly benefit (2026)–

Paid leave programs

State programNo state paid leave or disability program
StatusNo program

Minimum wage Checked on official source

State minimum wage$7.25
Next changeNo change scheduled

Final paycheck rules Single detailed source

If you are firedNext payday or within 10 days, whichever is earlier
If you quitNext payday or within 10 days, whichever is earlier

Unemployment benefits Single detailed source

Maximum weekly benefit$624
How long it lasts10 to 20 weeks

Meal break laws Checked on official source

Meal break requiredNo general requirement

Tipped minimum wage Checked on official source

Minimum cash wage$3.35
Most tips can count$3.90

Payday frequency Checked on official source

Required frequencyAt least monthly

Rest break laws Checked on official source

Paid rest breakNo state requirement

Noncompete laws Single detailed source

NoncompetesAllowed if reasonable