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employee rule in Idaho

10 Idaho opinions name it 2 courts 1962–2021 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Idaho courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Jackson v. Minidoka Irrigation Districtgreen
idaho · 1977 · cited in 4 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1986–1996
2 sentences

1996As a general exception to the rule allowing either the employer or the employee to terminate the employment relationship without cause, an employee may claim damages for wrongful discharge when the motivation for the firing contravenes public policy. 98 Idaho at 333 , 563 P.2d at 57 .

1996As a general exception to the rule allowing either the employer or the employee to terminate the employment relationship without cause, an employee may claim damages for wrongful discharge when the motivation for the firing contravenes public policy. 98 Idaho at 333 , 563 P.2d at 57 .

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MacNeil v. Minidoka Memorial Hospitalgreen
idaho · 1985 · cited in 2 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1986–1988
2 sentences

1988Thomas v. Ballou-Latimer Drug Co., 92 Idaho 337, 341 , 442 P.2d 747, 751 (1968); Jackson v. Minidoka Irrigation District, 98 Idaho 330, 333 , 563 P.2d 54, 57 (1977); MacNeil v. Minidoka Memorial Hospital, 108 Idaho 588, 589 , 701 P.2d 208, 209 (1985); Watson v. Idaho Falls Hospitals, 111 Idaho 44, 47 , 720 P.2d 632, 635 (1986); Spero v. Lockwood, Inc., 111 Idaho 74, 75 , 721 P.2d 174, 175 (1986); Jones v. EG & G Idaho, Inc., 111 Idaho 591, 593 , 726 P.2d 703, 705 (1986).

1988Thomas v. Ballou-Latimer Drug Co., 92 Idaho 337, 341 , 442 P.2d 747, 751 (1968); Jackson v. Minidoka Irrigation District, 98 Idaho 330, 333 , 563 P.2d 54, 57 (1977); MacNeil v. Minidoka Memorial Hospital, 108 Idaho 588, 589 , 701 P.2d 208, 209 (1985); Watson v. Idaho Falls Hospitals, 111 Idaho 44, 47 , 720 P.2d 632, 635 (1986); Spero v. Lockwood, Inc., 111 Idaho 74, 75 , 721 P.2d 174, 175 (1986); Jones v. EG & G Idaho, Inc., 111 Idaho 591, 593 , 726 P.2d 703, 705 (1986).

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Jones v. EG & G IDAHO, INC.green
idaho · 1986 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988Thomas v. Ballou-Latimer Drug Co., 92 Idaho 337, 341 , 442 P.2d 747, 751 (1968); Jackson v. Minidoka Irrigation District, 98 Idaho 330, 333 , 563 P.2d 54, 57 (1977); MacNeil v. Minidoka Memorial Hospital, 108 Idaho 588, 589 , 701 P.2d 208, 209 (1985); Watson v. Idaho Falls Hospitals, 111 Idaho 44, 47 , 720 P.2d 632, 635 (1986); Spero v. Lockwood, Inc., 111 Idaho 74, 75 , 721 P.2d 174, 175 (1986); Jones v. EG & G Idaho, Inc., 111 Idaho 591, 593 , 726 P.2d 703, 705 (1986).

1988Thomas v. Ballou-Latimer Drug Co., 92 Idaho 337, 341 , 442 P.2d 747, 751 (1968); Jackson v. Minidoka Irrigation District, 98 Idaho 330, 333 , 563 P.2d 54, 57 (1977); MacNeil v. Minidoka Memorial Hospital, 108 Idaho 588, 589 , 701 P.2d 208, 209 (1985); Watson v. Idaho Falls Hospitals, 111 Idaho 44, 47 , 720 P.2d 632, 635 (1986); Spero v. Lockwood, Inc., 111 Idaho 74, 75 , 721 P.2d 174, 175 (1986); Jones v. EG & G Idaho, Inc., 111 Idaho 591, 593 , 726 P.2d 703, 705 (1986).

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Thomas v. Ballou-Latimer Drug Co.green
idaho · 1968 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988Thomas v. Ballou-Latimer Drug Co., 92 Idaho 337, 341 , 442 P.2d 747, 751 (1968); Jackson v. Minidoka Irrigation District, 98 Idaho 330, 333 , 563 P.2d 54, 57 (1977); MacNeil v. Minidoka Memorial Hospital, 108 Idaho 588, 589 , 701 P.2d 208, 209 (1985); Watson v. Idaho Falls Hospitals, 111 Idaho 44, 47 , 720 P.2d 632, 635 (1986); Spero v. Lockwood, Inc., 111 Idaho 74, 75 , 721 P.2d 174, 175 (1986); Jones v. EG & G Idaho, Inc., 111 Idaho 591, 593 , 726 P.2d 703, 705 (1986).

1988Thomas v. Ballou-Latimer Drug Co., 92 Idaho 337, 341 , 442 P.2d 747, 751 (1968); Jackson v. Minidoka Irrigation District, 98 Idaho 330, 333 , 563 P.2d 54, 57 (1977); MacNeil v. Minidoka Memorial Hospital, 108 Idaho 588, 589 , 701 P.2d 208, 209 (1985); Watson v. Idaho Falls Hospitals, 111 Idaho 44, 47 , 720 P.2d 632, 635 (1986); Spero v. Lockwood, Inc., 111 Idaho 74, 75 , 721 P.2d 174, 175 (1986); Jones v. EG & G Idaho, Inc., 111 Idaho 591, 593 , 726 P.2d 703, 705 (1986).

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Watson v. Idaho Falls Consolidated Hospitals, Inc.green
idaho · 1986 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988Thomas v. Ballou-Latimer Drug Co., 92 Idaho 337, 341 , 442 P.2d 747, 751 (1968); Jackson v. Minidoka Irrigation District, 98 Idaho 330, 333 , 563 P.2d 54, 57 (1977); MacNeil v. Minidoka Memorial Hospital, 108 Idaho 588, 589 , 701 P.2d 208, 209 (1985); Watson v. Idaho Falls Hospitals, 111 Idaho 44, 47 , 720 P.2d 632, 635 (1986); Spero v. Lockwood, Inc., 111 Idaho 74, 75 , 721 P.2d 174, 175 (1986); Jones v. EG & G Idaho, Inc., 111 Idaho 591, 593 , 726 P.2d 703, 705 (1986).

1988Thomas v. Ballou-Latimer Drug Co., 92 Idaho 337, 341 , 442 P.2d 747, 751 (1968); Jackson v. Minidoka Irrigation District, 98 Idaho 330, 333 , 563 P.2d 54, 57 (1977); MacNeil v. Minidoka Memorial Hospital, 108 Idaho 588, 589 , 701 P.2d 208, 209 (1985); Watson v. Idaho Falls Hospitals, 111 Idaho 44, 47 , 720 P.2d 632, 635 (1986); Spero v. Lockwood, Inc., 111 Idaho 74, 75 , 721 P.2d 174, 175 (1986); Jones v. EG & G Idaho, Inc., 111 Idaho 591, 593 , 726 P.2d 703, 705 (1986).

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Spero v. Lockwood, Inc.green
idaho · 1986 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988Thomas v. Ballou-Latimer Drug Co., 92 Idaho 337, 341 , 442 P.2d 747, 751 (1968); Jackson v. Minidoka Irrigation District, 98 Idaho 330, 333 , 563 P.2d 54, 57 (1977); MacNeil v. Minidoka Memorial Hospital, 108 Idaho 588, 589 , 701 P.2d 208, 209 (1985); Watson v. Idaho Falls Hospitals, 111 Idaho 44, 47 , 720 P.2d 632, 635 (1986); Spero v. Lockwood, Inc., 111 Idaho 74, 75 , 721 P.2d 174, 175 (1986); Jones v. EG & G Idaho, Inc., 111 Idaho 591, 593 , 726 P.2d 703, 705 (1986).

1988Thomas v. Ballou-Latimer Drug Co., 92 Idaho 337, 341 , 442 P.2d 747, 751 (1968); Jackson v. Minidoka Irrigation District, 98 Idaho 330, 333 , 563 P.2d 54, 57 (1977); MacNeil v. Minidoka Memorial Hospital, 108 Idaho 588, 589 , 701 P.2d 208, 209 (1985); Watson v. Idaho Falls Hospitals, 111 Idaho 44, 47 , 720 P.2d 632, 635 (1986); Spero v. Lockwood, Inc., 111 Idaho 74, 75 , 721 P.2d 174, 175 (1986); Jones v. EG & G Idaho, Inc., 111 Idaho 591, 593 , 726 P.2d 703, 705 (1986).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Idaho. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
International Ass'n of MacHinists v. Gonzales green
scotus · 1958
2 sentences

1962This section in part provides: “(b) It shall be an unfair labor practice for a labor organization or its agents— “(1) to restrain or coerce (A) employees in the exercise of the rights guaranteed in section 157 of this title: Provided, That this paragraph shall not impair the right of a labor organization to prescribe its own rules with respect to the acquisition or retention of membership therein; or (B) an employer in the selection of his representatives for the purposes of collective bargaining or the adjustment of grievances ; “'(2) to cause or attempt to cause an employer to discriminate a

1962This section in part provides: “(b) It shall be an unfair labor practice for a labor organization or its agents— “(1) to restrain or coerce (A) employees in the exercise of the rights guaranteed in section 157 of this title: Provided, That this paragraph shall not impair the right of a labor organization to prescribe its own rules with respect to the acquisition or retention of membership therein; or (B) an employer in the selection of his representatives for the purposes of collective bargaining or the adjustment of grievances ; “'(2) to cause or attempt to cause an employer to discriminate a

21962–1962
Metcalf v. Intermountain Gas Co. green
idaho · 1989
2 sentences

2021He relies on Metcalf v. Intermountain Gas Co., 116 Idaho 622 , 778 P.2d 744 (1989), to argue that an employer’s retaliation against an employee in violation of an employee handbook can be a breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing.

2021He relies on Metcalf v. Intermountain Gas Co., 116 Idaho 622 , 778 P.2d 744 (1989), to argue that an employer’s retaliation against an employee in violation of an employee handbook can be a breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing.

12021–2021
Bullard v. Sun Valley Aviation, Inc. green
idaho · 1996
2 sentences

1998In this regard, Bullard v. Sun Valley Aviation, Inc., 128 Idaho 430 , 914 P.2d 564 (1996), provides an example of the violation by an employee of a standard of behavior expected by the employer, flowing from the nature of the employment, but not formally communicated to the employee.

1998In this regard, Bullard v. Sun Valley Aviation, Inc., 128 Idaho 430 , 914 P.2d 564 (1996), provides an example of the violation by an employee of a standard of behavior expected by the employer, flowing from the nature of the employment, but not formally communicated to the employee.

11998–1998
Nees v. Hocks green
or · 1975
2 sentences

1996The Jackson court set forth examples of the public policy exception from other jurisdictions: Petermann v. International Bhd. of Teamsters, 174 Cal.App.2d 184 , 344 P.2d 25 (1959) (employee discharged for refusing to commit perjury); Frampton v. Central Indiana Gas Co., 260 Ind. 249 , 297 N.E.2d 425 (1973) (employee fired for filing worker’s compensation claim); Nees v. Hocks, 272 Or. 210 , 536 P.2d 512 (1975) (employee was fired for serving on jury duty against the wishes of her employer); Jackson, 98 Idaho at 333-34 , 563 P.2d at 57-58 .

1996The Jackson court set forth examples of the public policy exception from other jurisdictions: Petermann v. International Bhd. of Teamsters, 174 Cal.App.2d 184 , 344 P.2d 25 (1959) (employee discharged for refusing to commit perjury); Frampton v. Central Indiana Gas Co., 260 Ind. 249 , 297 N.E.2d 425 (1973) (employee fired for filing worker’s compensation claim); Nees v. Hocks, 272 Or. 210 , 536 P.2d 512 (1975) (employee was fired for serving on jury duty against the wishes of her employer); Jackson, 98 Idaho at 333-34 , 563 P.2d at 57-58 .

11996–1996
Petermann v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 396 green
calctapp · 1959
2 sentences

1996The Jackson court set forth examples of the public policy exception from other jurisdictions: Petermann v. International Bhd. of Teamsters, 174 Cal.App.2d 184 , 344 P.2d 25 (1959) (employee discharged for refusing to commit perjury); Frampton v. Central Indiana Gas Co., 260 Ind. 249 , 297 N.E.2d 425 (1973) (employee fired for filing worker’s compensation claim); Nees v. Hocks, 272 Or. 210 , 536 P.2d 512 (1975) (employee was fired for serving on jury duty against the wishes of her employer); Jackson, 98 Idaho at 333-34 , 563 P.2d at 57-58 .

1996The Jackson court set forth examples of the public policy exception from other jurisdictions: Petermann v. International Bhd. of Teamsters, 174 Cal.App.2d 184 , 344 P.2d 25 (1959) (employee discharged for refusing to commit perjury); Frampton v. Central Indiana Gas Co., 260 Ind. 249 , 297 N.E.2d 425 (1973) (employee fired for filing worker’s compensation claim); Nees v. Hocks, 272 Or. 210 , 536 P.2d 512 (1975) (employee was fired for serving on jury duty against the wishes of her employer); Jackson, 98 Idaho at 333-34 , 563 P.2d at 57-58 .

11996–1996
Frampton v. Central Indiana Gas Company green
ind · 1973
2 sentences

1996The Jackson court set forth examples of the public policy exception from other jurisdictions: Petermann v. International Bhd. of Teamsters, 174 Cal.App.2d 184 , 344 P.2d 25 (1959) (employee discharged for refusing to commit perjury); Frampton v. Central Indiana Gas Co., 260 Ind. 249 , 297 N.E.2d 425 (1973) (employee fired for filing worker’s compensation claim); Nees v. Hocks, 272 Or. 210 , 536 P.2d 512 (1975) (employee was fired for serving on jury duty against the wishes of her employer); Jackson, 98 Idaho at 333-34 , 563 P.2d at 57-58 .

1996The Jackson court set forth examples of the public policy exception from other jurisdictions: Petermann v. International Bhd. of Teamsters, 174 Cal.App.2d 184 , 344 P.2d 25 (1959) (employee discharged for refusing to commit perjury); Frampton v. Central Indiana Gas Co., 260 Ind. 249 , 297 N.E.2d 425 (1973) (employee fired for filing worker’s compensation claim); Nees v. Hocks, 272 Or. 210 , 536 P.2d 512 (1975) (employee was fired for serving on jury duty against the wishes of her employer); Jackson, 98 Idaho at 333-34 , 563 P.2d at 57-58 .

11996–1996
Smith v. Johnson's Mill neutral
idaho · 1975
1 sentence

1987Claimant contends on appeal that the commission failed to consider the legal implications of his pay arrangement with Shawley and thus failed to recognize the controlling principles set forth in the Smith v. Johnson’s Mill, supra, and Wood v. Quali-Dent Dental Clinics, supra, cases.

11987–1987
Wroble v. Bonners Ferry Ranger Station green
idaho · 1976
2 sentences

1984However, as the Idaho Supreme Court stated in Wroble v. Bonners Ferry Ranger Station, 97 Idaho 900 , 556 P.2d 859 (1976): “While an employer may make almost any kind of rule for the conduct of his employees, and under some circumstances, may be able to discharge an employee for violation of any rule, such does not, per se, amount to ‘misconduct’ constituting a bar to unemployment compensation benefits.” IV In this case, the National Guard’s rules indicate that it’s concern about employee’s off-duty activities is motivated by its desire to maintain its reputation.

1984However, as the Idaho Supreme Court stated in Wroble v. Bonners Ferry Ranger Station, 97 Idaho 900 , 556 P.2d 859 (1976): “While an employer may make almost any kind of rule for the conduct of his employees, and under some circumstances, may be able to discharge an employee for violation of any rule, such does not, per se, amount to ‘misconduct’ constituting a bar to unemployment compensation benefits.” IV In this case, the National Guard’s rules indicate that it’s concern about employee’s off-duty activities is motivated by its desire to maintain its reputation.

11984–1984

Statutes the citing opinions construe

ID § Idaho Code § 44-701 (3) ID § Idaho Code § 72-1366 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 103 (1919–2026) OH 62 (1945–2025) MO 53 (1907–2024) TX 47 (1950–2025) IL 44 (1914–2024) NY 37 (1929–2025) CT 27 (1944–2020) MD 26 (1986–2019) TN 26 (1918–2025) WV 24 (1900–2022) PA 23 (1922–2026) IN 18 (1938–2018) NJ 18 (1974–2026) SC 15 (1945–2021) IA 15 (1948–2023) MN 14 (1969–2015) FL 13 (1968–2024) NM 13 (1945–2023) AZ 13 (1927–2026) LA 13 (1983–2026) VA 13 (1967–2024) AL 13 (1925–2017) GA 12 (1938–2010) WI 12 (1975–2024) NE 12 (1980–2025) MA 11 (1953–2013) MI 11 (1913–2024) OK 11 (1936–2016) NC 11 (1970–2018) ID 10 (1962–2021) ME 9 (1978–2022) OR 8 (1978–2020) AK 7 (1961–2010) DE 7 (1971–2024) RI 7 (1972–2014) WA 6 (1956–2021) MT 6 (1928–2017) CO 6 (1988–2005) KS 6 (1920–2026) AR 5 (1989–1997) UT 5 (1943–2021) HI 5 (1982–1998) KY 4 (1961–2024) SD 4 (1992–2008) WY 4 (1982–2019) DC 4 (2001–2015) ND 2 (1937–1963) MS 2 (1994–1998)

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