State reference · ID
Idaho ADA + employment hiring law
Idaho Human Rights Act, Idaho Code § 67-5901 et seq.. Enforced by Idaho Human Rights Commission. Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Idaho Human Rights Act is codified at Idaho Code § 67-5901 et seq..
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Idaho Human Rights Commission
Agency website: https://humanrights.idaho.gov/
Idaho HRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
5+ employees under Idaho Code § 67-5902(6).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Idaho case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Idaho-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Idaho?
Idaho Human Rights Act, codified at Idaho Code § 67-5901 et seq.. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Idaho?
Idaho Human Rights Commission. Idaho HRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Idaho?
5+ employees under Idaho Code § 67-5902(6).
How does Idaho interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Idaho employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. Idaho HRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Idaho statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: Idaho Code § 67-5901 et seq.. Agency: Idaho Human Rights Commission at https://humanrights.idaho.gov/. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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