Labor Law Updates

The Oregon Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect an increase in the minimum wage. The minimum wage will increase to $13.25 per hour inside the Portland Metro area, $11.50 per hour in nonurban counties, and $12.00 per hour in the remainder of the state effective July 1, 2020. The poster was also reformatted with simplified language making it easier for employees to understand the requirements of the law. This posting appears on the Oregon Combination Poster. Order Updated Poster >

The Oregon Breaks and Overtime poster has been released by the Oregon Department of Labor and Industries. The new poster explains that an employer is required to give an employee breaks free from work responsibilities and the requirements of overtime pay and distribution of paychecks. This posting appears on the Oregon Combination Poster. Order Updated Poster >

The Oregon Pregnancy Accommodations poster has been released by the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries. A new law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, absent undue hardship. This posting appears on the Oregon Combination Poster. Order Updated Poster >

The Oregon Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect an increase in the minimum wage. The minimum wage will increase to $12.50 per hour inside the Portland Metro area, $11.00 per hour in nonurban counties, and $11.25 per hour in the remainder of the state effective July 1, 2019. Order Updated Poster >

The Oregon Paid Sick Time Poster has been updated to reflect some clarifications on Oregon’s Paid Sick Time Law. The poster clarifies the meaning of “substantially equivalent” underpaid time off (PTO) policies which include time off for other purposes and further clarifies what purposes sick time may be used under the law. Order Updated Poster >

The Oregon COVID-19 Temporary Standard for Workplaces poster has been released by Oregon OSHA in response to a new temporary rule intended to protect workers from exposure to COVID-19. The new rule requires employers to implement a comprehensive list of risk-reducing measures including physical distancing, enhanced sanitation measures, employee training, and COVID-19 incident response procedures.  Employers are also required to display this poster in a central location where workers can be expected to see it. The law will remain in effect until May 4, 2021, unless revised or repealed before that date. Order Updated Poster >

The Oregon Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect an increase in the minimum wage. The minimum wage will increase to $14.00 per hour inside the Portland Metro area, $12.00 per hour in nonurban counties, and $12.75 per hour in the remainder of the state effective July 1, 2021. Order Updated Poster >

The Oregon Equal Pay poster has been updated to reflect that it is illegal for an employer to pay an employee less than someone else or determine compensation for a potential new employee based on pay history. Order Updated Poster >

The Oregon Family Leave Act poster has been updated to reflect a permanent administrative rule expanding the Oregon Family Leave Act. The permanent rule under the Oregon Family Leave Act allows employees to take leave to care for a child whose school or place of care is closed because of a public health emergency. Order Updated Poster >

The Oregon Paid Sick Time poster has been updated to clarify that paid sick time also covers bereavement, parental leave, and leave to care for a child whose school or place of care is closed for a public health emergency. Order Updated Poster >

The Oregon OSHA poster has been updated to reflect a new law extending the statute of limitations applicable to employees who file complaints with the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries. The new law extends the statute of limitation from 90 days to one year when reporting discrimination and retaliation workplace safety complaints. Order Updated Poster >

The Oregon Family Leave Act poster has been updated to reflect recent amendments to the Oregon Family Leave Act. A new law amends eligibility to take leave to employees reemployed after a separation or returning after a temporary work cessation within 180 days, and expands eligibility and leave entitlements during public health emergencies. Order Updated Poster >

The Oregon Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect an increase in the minimum wage. The minimum wage will increase to $14.75 per hour inside the Portland Metro area, $12.50 per hour in nonurban counties, and $13.50 per hour in the remainder of the state effective July 1, 2022. Order Updated Poster >

The Oregon Domestic Violence poster has been updated to clarify that employers must keep all documents and information confidential. Order Updated Poster >

The Oregon Breaks and Overtime poster has been updated with information regarding rest periods for minors. Employers with minors under 18 must provide each minor a rest period of not less than 15 minutes. Order Updated Poster >

The Oregon Equal Pay Law poster has been updated to clarify that employers cannot use pay cuts to make pay equal with other employees. Order Updated Poster >

The Oregon Paid Leave poster has been released by the Oregon Employment Department. Oregon’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance program, known as Paid Leave Oregon, is a new program that allows employees to take paid time off for qualified family, medical or safe leave. The program is effective January 1, 2023 and employees can begin applying for leave benefits starting September 3, 2023. Order Updated Poster >

The Oregon Pregnancy Accommodations poster has been updated to include the addition of a reasonable period of leave as an acceptable form of accommodation, and the poster now specifies that pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions are protected categories from discrimination. Order Updated Poster >

The Oregon Breaks and Overtime poster has been updated to reflect that employers are required to pay overtime to agricultural workers after they work 55 hours in one workweek. Order Updated Poster >

The Oregon Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect an increase in the minimum wage. The minimum wage will increase to $15.45 per hour inside the Portland Metro area, $13.20 per hour in nonurban counties, and $14.20 per hour in the remainder of the state effective July 1, 2023. Order Updated Poster >

The Oregon Captive Audience poster has been released to comply with a law that requires employers to post a notice in the workplace regarding discrimination for nonparticipation in employer-sponsored meetings about religious or political matters. The law prohibits employers from taking adverse action against an employee who declines to attend employer-sponsored meetings regarding religious or political matters. Order Updated Poster >

The Oregon OSHA poster has been updated to reflect a new law regarding an employee’s right to refuse to perform dangerous work. A new law prohibits employers from retaliating or discriminating against an employee who refuses to perform a hazardous task that would expose them to imminent danger or serious physical harm and there is no reasonable alternative. Order Updated Poster >