Delaware Employment Contract
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Delaware Legal Requirements
Key DE statutes and obligations that apply to your employment contract.
Requirements
- Delaware is an at-will employment state — employment terminable at any time for any lawful reason
- Delaware minimum wage: $13.25/hour (2024); scheduled to reach $15.00/hour by January 1, 2025
- Paid Leave law (effective January 1, 2026 for employers with 10+ employees): up to 12 weeks paid family/medical leave
- Delaware Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits discrimination based on 15 protected classes
- Overtime: federal FLSA standards apply — time-and-a-half for hours over 40 per week
Restrictions & Limits
- Non-compete agreements: HB 84 (effective August 1, 2022) — non-competes void for employees earning less than $100,000/year; maximum 2-year duration for higher earners
- Delaware employers with federal contracts must comply with additional requirements
- Whistleblower protections: Delaware Whistleblowers' Protection Act (§1701 et seq.) protects employees who report violations
Notice Requirements
No statutory notice for at-will termination. WARN Act (100+ employees) requires 60 days' notice for mass layoffs. Contractual notice periods are enforceable.
Official Statute References
Primary Delaware statutes governing this document type.
Delaware Employment Contract FAQ
Common questions about employment contracts under Delaware law.
What are Delaware's new non-compete restrictions?
Delaware's HB 84, effective August 1, 2022, makes post-employment non-compete agreements void for employees earning less than $100,000 per year. For employees earning $100,000 or more, non-competes are capped at 2 years. The law does not affect non-competes in connection with the sale of a business.
What is Delaware's paid family leave law?
Delaware's Healthy Delaware Families Act (effective January 1, 2025 for employers with 25+ employees; January 1, 2026 for 10+ employees) provides up to 12 weeks of paid family leave and up to 6 weeks of medical leave per year. Benefits are funded by employer and employee contributions to a state insurance fund.
What is Delaware's minimum wage schedule?
Delaware's minimum wage is $13.25/hour in 2024, increasing to $15.00/hour on January 1, 2025. Tipped employees must receive at least $2.23/hour direct wages with tips bringing them to the full minimum wage. Delaware's wage schedule has been on a planned increase since 2019.
What protected classes does Delaware recognize?
Delaware's Discrimination in Employment Act (Title 19, Ch. 7) covers: race, marital status, genetic information, color, age (40+), religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, and status as a victim of domestic violence. Employers with 4+ employees are covered.
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