Idaho § 44-2004 - Voluntary payments protected
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 44-2004 — Voluntary payments protected, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-2004. Voluntary payments protected
(1) It shall be unlawful to deduct from the wages, earnings or compensation of an employee any union dues, fees, assessments, or other charges to be held for, transferred to, or paid over to a labor organization, unless the employee has first presented, and the employer has received, a signed written authorization of such deductions, which authorization may be revoked by the employee at any time by giving written notice of such revocation to the employer.
(2) Deductions for political activities as defined in chapter 26, title 44 , Idaho Code, shall not be deducted from the wages, earnings or compensation of an employee.
(3) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit an employee from personally paying contributions for political activities as defined in chapter 26, title 44 , Idaho Code, to a labor organization unless such payment is prohibited by law.
[44-2004, added 1985, ch. 2, sec. 1, p. 5; am. 2003, ch. 97, sec. 2, p. 314.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 44-2004
What does Idaho Statutes § 44-2004 cover?
Section 44-2004 ("Voluntary payments protected") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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