Oregon Labor Laws: Every Rule With Its 2026 Figure — Best Proven Guide (2026)

Oregon labor laws in one place: the minimum wage is $15.55 standard; $16.80 Portland metro; $14.55 non-urban counties, after 40 hours in a workweek at 1.5 times the regular rate, 30 minutes, relieved of all duty, for each work period of 6 to 8 hours (between the 2nd and 5th hour of a…, paid sick leave is required,

and the final paycheck is due by the end of the first business day after the discharge (a weekend or holiday termination rolls to the next… if you are fired.

This guide gives the exact oregon labor laws rule with the date we verified it, the statute, and what to do next. Rules verified against the statute on 2026-10-08; confirm the current rule with Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) or an attorney before you rely on it.

Oregon Labor Laws: Minimum Wage and Overtime

The minimum wage is $15.55 standard; $16.80 Portland metro; $14.55 non-urban counties. After 40 hours in a workweek at 1.5 times the regular rate. After 10 in a day in non-farm canneries, driers, packing plants, mills, factories and manufacturing. The minimum wage adjusts every July 1.

Oregon Labor Laws: Breaks and Lunch

30 minutes, relieved of all duty, for each work period of 6 to 8 hours (between the 2nd and 5th hour of a shift up to 7 hours, the 3rd and 6th hour of a longer one); a paid 20-minute meal where that is industry custom; a paid on-duty eating period where the work prevents relief.

A paid 10-minute rest break for every 4-hour segment or major portion, about in the middle of each segment (OAR 839-020-0050).

Oregon Labor Laws at a Glance

Rules verified against the statute on 2026-10-08; confirm the current rule with Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) or an attorney before you rely on it. The statute row is where to check it yourself.

Oregon Labor Laws: Hours Worked, 12-Hour Shifts and Days of Rest

Oregon limits daily hours and mandatory overtime for workers in mills, factories and manufacturing establishments under ORS 652.020, which also requires extra pay for long days in those workplaces. Hospitals generally may not require nurses to work past their scheduled shift or beyond the state’s consecutive-hour limits under ORS 441.166. Confirm the exceptions that apply to your job with BOLI.

Oregon Labor Laws for 16 and 17 Year Olds

Oregon allows 16- and 17-year-olds to work longer hours than younger teens, but the state still caps their weekly hours and requires meal and rest breaks under ORS Chapter 653 and the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) child labor rules. Employers generally must hold a BOLI annual employment certificate to hire minors, and 16- and 17-year-olds are barred from jobs the state or federal law classifies as hazardous.

Oregon Labor Laws: Sick Leave and PTO

1 hour for every 30 hours worked; 40 hours a year. Vacation payout follows the employer’s written policy.

Oregon Labor Laws: Final Paycheck

By the end of the first business day after the discharge (a weekend or holiday termination rolls to the next business day) if the employer ends the job; immediately on the last day if you gave at least 48 hours’ notice (weekends and holidays excluded); otherwise within 5 business days or by the next regular payday, whichever comes first if you quit.

Penalty: penalty wages at your hourly rate for 8 hours a day for each day the final wages stay unpaid, up to 30 days (652.150), plus attorney fees.

Oregon Labor Laws: Non Compete, Right to Work and At-Will

Oregon voids a non compete unless the worker is a salaried exempt employee above an inflation-adjusted pay threshold, got two weeks’ written notice before starting, and the term is 12 months or less.

No — Oregon is not a right-to-work state: a union contract with a union-security clause may require you to pay dues or an agency fee as a condition of employment (federal law already bars forcing you to formally join). Oregon is an at-will state: either side may end the job at any time for any lawful reason.

Oregon Labor Laws: Required Posters

Oregon employers generally must post state notices on minimum wage, sick time, pay equity, Paid Leave Oregon, unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation and Oregon OSHA safety rights where workers can see them. BOLI offers the required state posters for free on its website, and employers must also display the required federal posters.

Other Oregon Labor Laws to Know

Oregon’s predictive scheduling law (ORS 653.412 to 653.485) covers large retail, hospitality and food service employers. It generally requires advance written work schedules, extra pay when the employer changes your schedule late, and a right to decline shifts that don’t leave enough rest time after your last one. Confirm with BOLI whether your employer is covered.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum wage under Oregon labor laws?

$15.55 standard; $16.80 Portland metro; $14.55 non-urban counties.

When is overtime owed under Oregon labor laws?

After 40 hours in a workweek at 1.5 times the regular rate. After 10 in a day in non-farm canneries, driers, packing plants, mills, factories and manufacturing.

Are breaks required under Oregon labor laws?

30 minutes, relieved of all duty, for each work period of 6 to 8 hours (between the 2nd and 5th hour of a shift up to 7 hours, the 3rd and 6th hour of a longer one); a paid 20-minute meal where that…

Is paid sick leave required under Oregon labor laws?

Yes — 1 hour for every 30 hours worked

When is my final paycheck due under Oregon labor laws?

By the end of the first business day after the discharge (a weekend or holiday termination rolls to the next business day).

Official Oregon Sources & Resources

• Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI): https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/paychecks.aspx
• Oregon statute (Or. Rev. Stat. 652.140): https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors653.html
• Verified source: https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_652.140
• Verified source: https://apps.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2938
• U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division — state payday requirements: dol.gov

This oregon labor laws guide was last verified against official Oregon sources in October 2026. Rules change — confirm the current figure with the state agency or a licensed attorney.

More Oregon Workplace Rights Guides

• Oregon Overtime Laws: Threshold, Rate and Exemptions
• Oregon Break Laws: Meal and Rest Breaks
• Oregon Sick Leave Law: Accrual and Caps
• Oregon Final Paycheck Law: Deadlines and Penalties
• Oregon PTO Laws: Is Unused Vacation Paid Out?
• Oregon Non Compete Law: Is Yours Enforceable?
• Oregon At Will Employment Law: The Exceptions
• Oregon Right to Work: What It Means for You
• Oregon Unemployment Benefits: How Much and How Long
• Unemployment and Workplace Rights Guides for All 50 States

Disclaimer: This guide is general information, not legal or financial advice. My Unemployment Rights is an independent educational resource, not a government agency and not a law firm. Final-paycheck deadlines, penalties and non compete rules change — every figure here carries the date we verified it. Confirm the current rule with your state labor department or a licensed attorney before you act.