Idaho § 45-603 - Preference of wages - Death of employer
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 45-603 — Preference of wages - Death of employer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-603. Preference of wages - Death of employer
In case of the death of any employer, the wages of each employee for services rendered within the sixty (60) days preceding the death of the employer, not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500), rank in priority next after the funeral expenses, expenses of the last sickness, the charges and expenses of administering the estate, and the allowance of the surviving spouse and minor children, and must be paid before any other claims against the estate of the deceased person.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 45-603
What does Idaho Statutes § 45-603 cover?
Section 45-603 ("Preference of wages - Death of employer") 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 § 45-603?
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