Index
Idaho Right to Work Law
Summary
Idaho law prohibits employers from requiring employees to join a labor union or pay union dues as a condition of getting or keeping a job.
Rights & Rules
- 01.You have the absolute right to refuse to join a union.
- 02.An employer cannot deny you a job because you are not a union member.
- 03.An employer cannot fire you because you quit a union.
- 04.You cannot be forced to pay 'agency fees' or any portion of union dues if you choose not to join, even if the union represents your entire workplace.
Penalties
- 01.Any employer or union who violates this law commits a misdemeanor. The injured employee can sue for damages, including lost wages and attorney's fees.
Verified Citations
Idaho Code Section 44-2003
Source"No person shall be required, as a condition of employment or continuation of employment, (1) to resign or refrain from voluntary membership in, voluntary affiliation with, or voluntary financial support of a labor organization, or (2) to become or remain a member of a labor organization..."