Oregon labor laws
The pay and leave rules Oregon employers most often ask about: posting salary ranges, paid sick leave, overtime and state leave programs.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: loio.com, oregon.gov.
Pay transparency
Oregon has no statewide law requiring salary ranges in job postings.
Employers may not ask applicants about their pay history.
Statewide salary history ban only; no posting requirement
Paid sick leave
Oregon requires paid sick leave: 1 hour per 30 hours worked, capped at 40 hours. Coverage: 10+ employees paid (6+ in Portland); smaller unpaid.
Overtime
Non-exempt employees earn 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Daily/weekly overtime rules apply in manufacturing (after 10 hrs/day), plus special rules for agriculture.
State paid leave and disability insurance
- Paid Leave Oregon: employees contribute 0.6% of wages, employers 0.4%. Total 1.0%: employee 60% (0.6%), employer 40% (0.4%) for employers with 25+ employees; employers with <25 owe no employer share. 2027 rate not yet found (expected to be announced Nov 2026).
Frequently asked questions
- Does Oregon require salary ranges in job postings?
- No statewide law requires it. Statewide salary history ban only; no posting requirement
- Is paid sick leave required in Oregon?
- Yes. 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours.
- When is overtime due in Oregon?
- For non-exempt employees, at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek. Daily/weekly overtime rules apply in manufacturing (after 10 hrs/day), plus special rules for agriculture.