Deductions from wages - Idaho

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

Federal regulations restrict the types of deductions that can be made from an employee’s wages or salary. Deductions can be made in certain cases, but the legality often depends on the nature and purpose of the deductions, as well as the status of the employee as exempt or non-exempt.

Idaho law states that no employer shall withhold or divert any portion of an employee’s wages unless:

a) the employer is required or empowered to do so by state or federal law; or

b) the employer has written authorization from the employee for deductions for a lawful purpose.

State

Contact

Idaho Department of Labor

Regulations

Idaho Code §45-609. Withholding of wages

Federal

Contact

Wage and Hour Division

Regulations

For non-exempt employees:

29 CFR Part 531, Wage Payments under The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938

For exempt employees:

29 CFR Part 541, Subpart G, Salary Requirements