Idaho § 45-602 - Wages of employees preferred

Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 45-602 — Wages of employees preferred, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 45-602. Wages of employees preferred

In all assignments of property made by any person to trustees or assignees, or in proceedings in insolvency, an employee’s wages for services rendered within sixty (60) days preceding such assignment, not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500), is a preferred claim, and must be paid by such trustees or assignees before any creditor or creditors of the assignor or insolvent debtor; provided, that whenever any such employee has filed a notice of lien against any property of the assignor, the employee may elect between the provisions of this section and the employee’s lien.

Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 45-602

What does Idaho Statutes § 45-602 cover?

Section 45-602 ("Wages of employees preferred") 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.

How do I cite Idaho § 45-602?

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Is this the official text of Idaho law?

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