Idaho Employment Law

Idaho Human Rights Act covers employers with 5+ employees. Does not include sexual orientation or gender identity protections. 365-day filing deadline.

At-Will

Yes

Right-to-Work

Yes

EEOC Deferral

300 days

Min. Wage

$7.25

Idaho State Laws (1)

IHRA

Idaho Code §§ 67-5901 to 67-5912

365 days
5+ employees

The Idaho Human Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 and older), and disability. The Act covers employers with five or more employees and provides a one-year filing deadline with the Idaho Human Rights Commission. Notably, Idaho does NOT include sexual orientation or gender identity as protected classes under state law, and its protections are narrower than many other states.

Protected Classes

racecolorreligionsexnational originage (40+)disability

Key Provisions

  • ✓Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40+), and disability
  • ✓Does NOT include sexual orientation or gender identity as protected classes
  • ✓Provides a longer filing window (1 year) compared to many other states
  • ✓Administered by the Idaho Human Rights Commission which investigates and resolves complaints
  • ✓Covers hiring, firing, compensation, and all terms and conditions of employment

Remedies

Back payReinstatementCompensatory damagesAttorney fees and costsInjunctive reliefCease-and-desist orders
File with: Idaho Human Rights Commission (IHRC)365 days (1 year) from the discriminatory act

Federal Laws That Apply in Idaho

These federal statutes protect workers nationwide, including in Idaho. As a deferral state, the EEOC filing deadline is extended to 300 days for most claims.

Title VII15+ employees
300 days
ADA15+ employees
300 days
ADEA20+ employees
300 days
EPA1+ employees
730 days
PDA15+ employees
300 days
PWFA15+ employees
300 days
FMLA50+ employees
730 days
FLSA1+ employees
730 days
Section 19811+ employees
1460 days
GINA15+ employees
300 days
USERRA1+ employees
— days
NLRA1+ employees
180 days
OSH Act1+ employees
30 days
WARN Act100+ employees
— days
Rehabilitation Act1+ employees
300 days
SOX Section 8061+ employees
180 days
INA Section 1324b4+ employees
180 days

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This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.Idaho laws are subject to legislative changes. Consult a qualified employment attorney in Idaho for advice about your specific situation. Last reviewed: February 2025.