Millions Recovered
For Unpaid Workers
Idaho follows Federal FLSA overtime rules with a minimum wage matching the federal floor at $7.25/hr. From agriculture in the Magic Valley to tech in Boise and mining in the Panhandle, Idaho workers deserve full overtime pay for every hour worked over 40.
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Get an estimate of what you're owed in just 60 seconds. This calculator is based on federal FLSA laws and includes liquidated damages (double your unpaid wages).
Idaho's overtime rules mirror the federal FLSA. The state minimum wage is $7.25/hr (same as federal), and overtime is required at 1.5x for hours over 40 in a workweek. Claims are typically filed under FLSA for stronger remedies including double damages.
| Protection | Idaho | Federal (FLSA) |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $7.25/hr | $7.25/hr |
| Overtime Rule | Follows FLSA | 1.5x after 40 hours |
| Tipped Wage | $3.35/hr | $2.13/hr |
| Statute of Limitations | 2 Years | 2 Years (3 if Willful) |
| Damages | Unpaid Wages | Double Damages (Liquidated) |
Magic Valley & Eastern ID: Processing plant workers denied overtime under disputed agricultural exemptions. Packaging, trucking, and warehouse staff are generally entitled to overtime.
Boise: IT support, help desk, and QA testers misclassified as "exempt professionals" at Idaho's growing tech companies, despite performing routine technical work.
Northern Idaho & Silver Valley: Mine workers and support crews paid day rates without proper overtime premiums, or misclassified as independent contractors.
Mill workers and logging crews denied proper overtime through piece-rate pay or day-rate schemes that ignore hours over 40.
Cash payments and straight-time for overtime, common in Boise's rapid residential and commercial construction growth.
Nurses and CNAs at rural hospitals facing automatic lunch deductions despite working through breaks, plus unpaid on-call time.
Tech, Construction, & Healthcare:
Agriculture & Food Processing:
Mining, Lumber, & Tourism:
You get $2 for every $1 you were underpaid under FLSA liquidated damages.
Recover unpaid wages for the last 2 years (3 if willful).
The employer pays your legal fees if you win.
Idaho overtime claims are filed under Federal FLSA — our core focus.
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Attorney review of your overtime claim. No fees unless we win. Use the calculator above to estimate your recovery, then contact us for a detailed case analysis.