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Final Paycheck Laws in Idaho

In Idaho, final wages are due by the earlier of the next regular payday or 10 days (excluding weekends and holidays) after a layoff, firing or resignation, or within 48 hours of a written request.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Idaho at a glance

Deadline if fired
Earlier of next payday or 10 business days
10 days exclude weekends and holidays; within 48 hours if the employee asks in writing.
Deadline if employee quits
Earlier of next payday or 10 business days
Same rule as a firing; within 48 hours of a written request.

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The rules in Idaho

When is a final paycheck due in Idaho if the employee is fired or laid off?

Deadline if fired in Idaho: Earlier of next payday or 10 business days. 10 days exclude weekends and holidays; within 48 hours if the employee asks in writing.

When is a final paycheck due in Idaho if the employee quits?

Deadline if employee quits in Idaho: Earlier of next payday or 10 business days. Same rule as a firing; within 48 hours of a written request.

Where do the Idaho final paycheck laws come from?

The rules above come from Idaho Code 45-606. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Note the exact last day of work and how the job ended, since the deadline often runs from that date and may differ for a firing, a layoff or a resignation. Some statutes also change the deadline when an employee quits without giving notice.

Read the employer's written vacation or paid time off policy and any employment contract. Where state law leaves vacation payout to the employer, the policy terms usually decide whether unused time is paid out or forfeited.

If a final paycheck is late or short, the state labor department usually accepts wage claims, often without a lawyer. Some statutes add penalties for late payment, such as extra daily wages, so keep pay stubs, timesheets and any written communication about the final pay.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.