Unemployment Insurance: Idaho

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Authors: Scott Randolph, Holland & Hart LLP

Summary

• Most employers are subject to the Idaho Employment Security Law. See Employer Coverage.
• Claimants must meet certain requirements in order to be eligible for unemployment benefits. See Employee Eligibility.
• Unemployment benefits will generally last for up to 26 weeks. See Benefits.
• A notice of the filing of a claim and a request for separation information will be mailed to employers. See Filing Claims.
• Employers must follow certain posting and recordkeeping requirements. See Notice and Posting Requirements; Recordkeeping Requirements.