Enforcement

TITLE 44 LABOR CHAPTER 15 MINIMUM WAGE LAW 44-1508. Enforcement. (1) When the director of the department of labor has reason to believe that an employer is engaged in an act or practice which violates or will violate a provision of chapter 15, title 44 , Idaho Code, he may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the act or practice, and to enforce compliance with the provisions of chapter 15, title 44 , Idaho Code. Upon a proper showing, a permanent or temporary injunction or restraining order shall be granted without bond. (2)  A claim for unpaid minimum wages as set forth in section 44-1502 , Idaho Code, may be treated as a claim for wages due and owing under chapter 6, title 45 , Idaho Code. Such claim shall not be subject to the limitation contained in section 45-617 (1), Idaho Code. Any action for such wages must be commenced in a court of competent jurisdiction within two (2) years after the cause of action shall have accrued.