Delaware onboarding checklist for employers
An onboarding checklist makes sure every new hire gets the same paperwork, notices and training. Here is what changes when the employee works in Delaware.
Delaware rules that affect this form
| Minimum wage | $15.00 per hour |
|---|---|
| Paid sick leave | No statewide mandate. |
| Meal breaks | Unpaid 30-minute meal break for employees working 7.5 or more consecutive hours, given after the first 2 hours and before the last 2 hours (limited exemptions). |
| Rest breaks | No state requirement. |
| Other rules to know | Delaware Paid Leave: employees could start filing claims January 1, 2026; employers with 25+ employees provide full coverage, 10-24 employees parental leave only, under 10 exempt. |
What to include
- Form I-9 completed by the end of the employee's third day of work
- Federal W-4 and the state withholding form, if the state has one
- Report the new hire to the state new-hire registry
- Required state and federal workplace posters and written notices
- Paid sick leave, break and overtime rules explained in plain terms
- Handbook acknowledgment signed and filed
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an official Delaware onboarding checklist form?
Delaware does not publish one required onboarding checklist for private employers. Use a clear template and make sure it reflects the Delaware rules on this page.
What is the minimum wage in Delaware in 2026?
$15.00 per hour, effective January 1, 2025. $15.00 since January 1, 2025; no change during 2026 and no officially announced 2027 increase. If the federal minimum ever exceeds it, the federal rate applies. No local minimum wages.
Is paid sick leave required in Delaware?
No statewide mandate.
Other Delaware forms
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