Employers may deduct political contributions from a worker s paycheck only after the worker has given his or her permission in writing. Permission is valid for the calendar year. Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize contributions otherwise prohibited under this election code. Idaho Idaho protects its workers with a paycheck protection law enacted in 1997. Employers may deduct political contributions from a worker s paycheck only after the worker has given his or her permission in writing.
Permission is valid for the calendar year.
Contributions obtained by a political committee. Contributions shall not be obtained for a political committee by use of coercion or physical force, by making a contribution a condition of employment or membership, or by using or threatening to use job discrimination or financial reprisals. A political committee may solicit or obtain contributions on an automatic basis including, but not limited to, a payroll deduction plan only if the person who is contributing to the political committee affirmatively consents in writing to the contribution at least once every calendar year. Washington State Washington s paycheck protection law, enacted with the passage of Initiative 134 in 1992 protects all workers in Washington. Private sector employees are protected from involuntary paycheck deductions for political purposes.