Oregon Labor Laws: An Employer's Overview

Overtime

Oregon follows the federal rule: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek, with no separate daily-overtime requirement.

Minimum Wage

Oregon sets a minimum wage above the federal $7.25 and updates it periodically — confirm the current figure before running payroll.

Breaks

Oregon requires meal breaks for longer shifts and paid rest breaks.

Paid Sick Leave & Final Pay

Oregon mandates paid sick leave. Final-paycheck timing is state-specific — see the dedicated guides linked below for details, and always confirm against the official source.

Oregon Labor-Law Snapshot

A quick Oregon snapshot: the minimum wage is $15.55/hour (about $8.30 above the federal $7.25) (higher in Portland), overtime is about $23.33/hour, Oregon mandates paid sick leave (typically ~1 hour earned per 30 worked), and a final paycheck is due by the end of the next business day on discharge.

For Oregon employers these rules interact with timekeeping: accurate, audit-logged hours drive overtime, sick-leave accrual, final pay, and break records. Oregon requires meal breaks on longer shifts and requires paid rest breaks; a final paycheck is due immediately if the employee gave 48 hours' notice; otherwise within 5 business days when an employee resigns. Confirm current Oregon figures with the state labor office before relying on any single number.

Official Sources

• U.S. DOL — Minimum wage by state
• U.S. DOL — State overtime
• U.S. DOL — State labor offices

More Oregon Guides

Labor Law Overview in Other States

Oregon Labor Law Overview: Frequently Asked Questions