What is the minimum age to work as a youth sports referee in Idaho?

14 (state; under 14 not in mercantile/manufacturing; federal 14 governs) No sports carve-out; state statute is minimal (I.C. 44-1301 et seq.). State law keys on 'employ/permit to work' - no 1099 carve-out; misclassifying minor officials as contractors does not avoid child-labor rules.

When is a final paycheck due in Idaho if you let someone go?

Next regular payday or within 10 days, whichever first (48 hrs if written request) Treble damages available (IC 45-615). PTO per policy.

For youth sports organizations and event operators · Idaho rulebook

Youth sports labor rules in Idaho: who can you put in the game, and what do you owe them?

State rules for everyone a youth sports organization pays: coaches and trainers on payroll, officials and event staff on 1099, program and front-office staff, and the teenagers you hire for a season. Wages, final pay, minors, contractor status and youth safety, 50 states + DC, checked against statute text.

Last reviewed Sep 9, 202651 jurisdictions · 29 rules each

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Everything on file for Idaho

All 29 rules for this state, with the statutes and agency pages they came from.

Wages and pay
Minimum wage (2026): $7.25
Required pay frequency: Monthly
Final paycheck if you let them go: Next regular payday or within 10 days, whichever first (48 hrs if written request)
Final paycheck if they quit: Same as fired
Final-pay penalties: Treble damages available (IC 45-615). PTO per policy.
State income tax withholding: Yes
Workers' comp required at: 1+
New-hire report due (days): 20
Minors
Minimum working age: 14 (state; under 14 not in mercantile/manufacturing; federal 14 governs)
Work permit: No
Ages 14 to 15, school in session: State: 9 hrs/day, 54 hrs/wk; 9pm-6am ban - FLSA 3/18, 7am-7pm governs
Ages 14 to 15, summer and breaks: State 9/54; FLSA 8/40, 9pm summer governs
Ages 16 to 17: None: federal has none
Weekend and evening games: State law is looser than FLSA on all counts - FLSA controls
Referee, coach and recreation exemptions: No sports carve-out; state statute is minimal (I.C. 44-1301 et seq.). State law keys on 'employ/permit to work' - no 1099 carve-out; misclassifying minor officials as contractors does not avoid child-labor rules.
Contractors and leave
How this state decides 1099 vs. payroll: Common law / right to control
Same question, for unemployment insurance: Common law / right to control (Idaho Code 72-1316(4): 'free from control' + 'independently established', 2-part test, effectively AC)
Referee-specific rule: Idaho Code 72-212(11): officials of athletic contests involving secondary schools are exempt from WC coverage (does not cover non-school youth leagues)
Seasonal or recreation carve-out: Idaho Code 44-1504(4) exempts 'seasonal employees of a nonprofit camping program' from state MW; no seasonal amusement/recreation or coach exemption (Idaho has no state OT law).
Paid sick leave: No
Paid family and medical leave: No
What it costs to get it wrong: No dedicated statute
Safety
Background checks: None statewide: check municipal/league policy (Idaho Code §67-3008 permits fingerprint checks; NCPA channeling via ISP).
Concussion law: Idaho Code §33-1625 (2012), school/interscholastic only; coach training biennially; RTP clearance by qualified health-care professional.
Sudden cardiac arrest law: None.
CPR and AED: None for youth leagues.
Coaches as mandated reporters: All persons: Idaho Code §16-1605.
Coach certification: None.
Assault-on-official law: No (supportive resolution only).

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Rulebook by state

Idaho at a glance: minimum wage $7.25. Final paycheck when you let someone go: Next regular payday or within 10 days, whichever first (48 hrs if written request). Minimum working age: 14 (state; under 14 not in mercantile/manufacturing; federal 14 governs). Background checks for youth sports: None statewide: check municipal/league policy (Idaho Code §67-3008 permits fingerprint checks; NCPA channeling via ISP).