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Frequently asked questions
Guide to Idaho labor laws
Required posters
Español
GuĂa acerca de las leyes de trabajo de Idaho
Layoff assistance and WARN notices
The Idaho Department of Labor can help with layoffs including downsizing as a result of foreign trade. WARN notices are required to give workers at least 60 days notice before mass layoffs.
Learn more about layoff assistanceÂ
Agricultural services
All farm labor contractors in Idaho must be licensed to hire migrant or seasonal agricultural workers and minimum wage is required with a few exceptions.
Learn more about agricultural services
Idaho Human Rights Commission
The Commission administers state and federal anti-discrimination laws in Idaho.
Learn more about the Commission
State and federal labor laws
State laws
All Idaho Labor Statutes:Â
Title 44
Minimum wage requirements:Â
Title 44, Chapter 15, Idaho Code
Payment of wages:Â
Title 45, Chapter 6, Idaho Code
Farm Labor Contractor Licensing Law:Â
Title 44, Chapter 16, Idaho Code
Garnishment Laws:Â
Title 8
Federal laws
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Child Labor Laws
Fair Labors Standards Act
Federal Overtime Provisions
Davis-Bacon Act
The federal Davis Bacon Act requires contractors and subcontractors to pay at least minimum wage — the prevailing wage — and fringe benefits to anyone working directly on construction, alteration or repair including painting and decorating of public buildings or public works under federal contracts. Davis-Bacon prevailing wages are determined by the U.S. Secretary of Labor and are based on wages and fringe benefits paid to laborers working on similar projects in the same area.
The Davis-Bacon Act is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Labor. To contact a regional U.S. Labor office call:
Northern Idaho:
509-353-2793
or
866-487-9243
All other areas in Idaho:
208-321-2987
orÂ
503-326-3057
Learn more about the Davis-Bacon Act |
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# Labor laws
1. [Home](https://www.labor.idaho.gov/ "home")
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#### Navigate this page
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To protect workers and employers, labor laws set standards for minimum wage, overtime, child labor, wage payment, farm labor, discrimination and more. Make sure your business is following the law.
- [Frequently asked questions](https://www.labor.idaho.gov/businesses/idaho-labor-laws/labor-laws-faq/)
- [Guide to Idaho labor laws](https://www.labor.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Guide_Idaho-labor-laws_2025.pdf)
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## Layoff assistance and WARN notices
The Idaho Department of Labor can help with layoffs including downsizing as a result of foreign trade. WARN notices are required to give workers at least 60 days notice before mass layoffs.
[Learn more about layoff assistance](https://www.labor.idaho.gov/businesses/layoff-assistance/)
## Agricultural services
All farm labor contractors in Idaho must be licensed to hire migrant or seasonal agricultural workers and minimum wage is required with a few exceptions.
[Learn more about agricultural services](https://www.labor.idaho.gov/businesses/agricultural-services/)
## Idaho Human Rights Commission
The Commission administers state and federal anti-discrimination laws in Idaho.
[Learn more about the Commission](http://humanrights.idaho.gov/)
## State and federal labor laws
### State laws
- All Idaho Labor Statutes: [Title 44](https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title44/)
- Minimum wage requirements: [Title 44, Chapter 15, Idaho Code](https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title44/T44CH15/)
- Payment of wages: [Title 45, Chapter 6, Idaho Code](https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title45/T45CH6)
- Farm Labor Contractor Licensing Law: [Title 44, Chapter 16, Idaho Code](https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title44/T44CH16)
- Garnishment Laws: [Title 8](https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title8/T8CH5)
### Federal laws
- [Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla)
- [Child Labor Laws](http://www.youthrules.dol.gov/)
- [Fair Labors Standards Act](http://www.dol.gov/whd/flsa/index.htm)
- [Federal Overtime Provisions](https://www.dol.gov/whd/overtime_pay.htm)
## Davis-Bacon Act
The federal Davis Bacon Act requires contractors and subcontractors to pay at least minimum wage — the prevailing wage — and fringe benefits to anyone working directly on construction, alteration or repair including painting and decorating of public buildings or public works under federal contracts. Davis-Bacon prevailing wages are determined by the U.S. Secretary of Labor and are based on wages and fringe benefits paid to laborers working on similar projects in the same area.
The Davis-Bacon Act is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Labor. To contact a regional U.S. Labor office call:
Northern Idaho: [509-353-2793](tel:509-353-2793) or [866-487-9243](tel:866-487-9243)
All other areas in Idaho: [208-321-2987](tel:208-321-2987) or [503-326-3057](tel:503-326-3057)
[Learn more about the Davis-Bacon Act](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/laws-and-regulations/laws/dbra)
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#### Other
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| Readable Markdown | To protect workers and employers, labor laws set standards for minimum wage, overtime, child labor, wage payment, farm labor, discrimination and more. Make sure your business is following the law.
- [Frequently asked questions](https://www.labor.idaho.gov/businesses/idaho-labor-laws/labor-laws-faq/)
- [Guide to Idaho labor laws](https://www.labor.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Guide_Idaho-labor-laws_2025.pdf)
- [Required posters](https://www.labor.idaho.gov/businesses/idaho-labor-laws/required-posters/)
**Español**
- [GuĂa acerca de las leyes de trabajo de Idaho](https://www.labor.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Guia_Leyes-de-trabajo-de-Idaho_2025.pdf)
## Layoff assistance and WARN notices
The Idaho Department of Labor can help with layoffs including downsizing as a result of foreign trade. WARN notices are required to give workers at least 60 days notice before mass layoffs.
[Learn more about layoff assistance](https://www.labor.idaho.gov/businesses/layoff-assistance/)
## Agricultural services
All farm labor contractors in Idaho must be licensed to hire migrant or seasonal agricultural workers and minimum wage is required with a few exceptions.
[Learn more about agricultural services](https://www.labor.idaho.gov/businesses/agricultural-services/)
## Idaho Human Rights Commission
The Commission administers state and federal anti-discrimination laws in Idaho.
[Learn more about the Commission](http://humanrights.idaho.gov/)
## State and federal labor laws
### State laws
- All Idaho Labor Statutes: [Title 44](https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title44/)
- Minimum wage requirements: [Title 44, Chapter 15, Idaho Code](https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title44/T44CH15/)
- Payment of wages: [Title 45, Chapter 6, Idaho Code](https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title45/T45CH6)
- Farm Labor Contractor Licensing Law: [Title 44, Chapter 16, Idaho Code](https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title44/T44CH16)
- Garnishment Laws: [Title 8](https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title8/T8CH5)
### Federal laws
- [Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla)
- [Child Labor Laws](http://www.youthrules.dol.gov/)
- [Fair Labors Standards Act](http://www.dol.gov/whd/flsa/index.htm)
- [Federal Overtime Provisions](https://www.dol.gov/whd/overtime_pay.htm)
## Davis-Bacon Act
The federal Davis Bacon Act requires contractors and subcontractors to pay at least minimum wage — the prevailing wage — and fringe benefits to anyone working directly on construction, alteration or repair including painting and decorating of public buildings or public works under federal contracts. Davis-Bacon prevailing wages are determined by the U.S. Secretary of Labor and are based on wages and fringe benefits paid to laborers working on similar projects in the same area.
The Davis-Bacon Act is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Labor. To contact a regional U.S. Labor office call:
Northern Idaho: [509-353-2793](tel:509-353-2793) or [866-487-9243](tel:866-487-9243)
All other areas in Idaho: [208-321-2987](tel:208-321-2987) or [503-326-3057](tel:503-326-3057)
[Learn more about the Davis-Bacon Act](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/laws-and-regulations/laws/dbra) |
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