Delaware Employment Laws

Delaware employment laws regulate the actions of business owners and other employers within the state and define the legal relationship with employees.

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In this section you will find information about Delaware's wage and hour laws, which regulate things like overtime pay, minimum wage, and meal breaks; the whistleblower law, which makes it a crime for public employers to terminate or otherwise retaliate against employees who speak out about an illegal unethical act by the employer; so-called "right to work" laws, which don't exist in the state; and more. To learn more about Delaware's employment laws, click on one of the following links or speak with an attorney.

Learn About Delaware Employment Laws

  • Delaware Wage and Hour Laws

    An overview of Delaware's wage and hour laws, a collection of laws and regulations that dictate minimum wage, breaks and meal periods, and related labor matters.

  • Delaware Right to Work Laws

    General overview of so-called "right to work" laws -- which are not found in Delaware -- that allow non-union workers to avoid paying monthly dues to cover union benefits.

  • Delaware Whistleblower Laws

    Basics of Delaware's whistleblower law, which protects public employees who speak out to government officials or the press about illegal or unethical activity by their employers.

  • Delaware Civil Statute of Limitations

    Overview of Delaware's statute of limitations for civil claims, which limits the amount of time a plaintiff has to file a claim against another party, differing by type of claim.

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