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Oregon Court Clarifies That Asking for a Raise Is Protected by Wage Transparency Law
In a clarification of Oregon’s wage transparency statute, the Oregon Court of Appeals has held that ORS 659A.355 protects an employee from retaliation for merely asking for a raise, even where no claim of pay inequity
Posted: | Ogletree Deakins Category: Oregon
Oregon made labor history in 2025 when Governor Tina Kotek signed Senate Bill 916, making Oregon the first state to extend unemployment insurance (UI) benefits to both public and private sector workers participating in strikes. We previewed this development last year, and the law took effect January 1, 2026. SB
Posted: | Ogletree Deakins Category: Oregon - General
The Court of Appeals of the State of Oregon recently held in Trumper v. Women’s Healthcare Associates, LLC that an at-will employee could not bring a wrongful discharge claim where she did not challenge the lawfulness of her employer’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate and otherwise failed to identify a job-related right
Posted: | Ogletree Deakins Category: Oregon - Wage & Hour
The Court of Appeals of the State of Oregon recently held in Athena v. Pelican Brewing Co. that the pay required for meal periods lasting less than thirty minutes is considered a wage under Oregon law, rather than a penalty. This distinction provides for a private right of action for
Posted: | Ogletree Deakins Category: Oregon - General
Quick Hits Workplace Accommodations for Agricultural Workers (HB 2541) Governor Kotek signed House Bill (HB) 2541 into law on May 7, 2025. Under HB 2541, certain agricultural workers must now be provided with the same accommodations for the expression of breast milk during work hours that have been provided to
Posted: | Ogletree Deakins Category: Oregon - General
Oregon recently enacted House Bill (HB) 2957, which affects statutes of limitations in employment cases when individuals file a charge with Oregon’s Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI). HB 2957 became effective on June 24, 2025.
Posted: | Ogletree Deakins Category: Oregon - Wage & Hour
Oregon law requires employers to provide employees with itemized wage statements on regular paydays. Such statements must include details, such as date of payment, dates of work covered, employee’s name, employer’s name and contact information, pay rates, gross and net wages, deductions, and hours worked. Statements can be provided electronically
Posted: | Littler Category: Oregon - General
Remand Rules: Oregon Supreme Court Clarifies What You Can Appeal
On June 24, 2025, the Oregon Supreme Court held in Crosbie v. Asante that a trial court order of the scope of issues to be retried after reversal and remand cannot be immediately appealed.
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Posted: | Ogletree Deakins Category: Oregon - General
The Court of Appeals of the State of Oregon recently clarified in Dailey v. University of Portland that under Oregon law, handbooks can form contracts unless there is a clear disclaimer. The court emphasized that conspicuous and unambiguous disclaimers can prevent statements in handbooks from becoming contractual statements.
Posted: | Ogletree Deakins Category: Oregon - General
On June 9, 2025, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 951, which, among other things, will impose significant new limitations on restrictive covenants with healthcare practitioners relating to noncompetition, nondisparagement, and nondisclosure. The limitations may soon be modified by separate legislation, House Bill (HB) 3410.
Posted: | Littler Category: Oregon - General
Oregon Enacts Landmark Law Making Owners and Contractors Liable for Subcontractor Wage Theft
On June 9, 2025, Oregon enacted Senate Bill 426, a significant new law aimed at protecting construction workers from wage theft by imposing strict joint and several liability on both property owners and direct contractors for unpaid
Posted: | Littler Category: Oregon - General
Oregon Enacts Law Requiring Employers to Disclose Detailed Explanation of Payroll Codes, Itemized Deductions, and Pay Rates to Employees Upon Hire
Oregon has added another detailed payroll documentation requirement for employers. Oregon law has long required employers to provide employees with detailed written wage statements, including pay rates, pay basis
Posted: | Littler Category: Oregon - Wage & Hour
Oregon Expands Reasons Employees Can Use Paid Sick Leave to Include Blood Donation
On May 28, 2025, Oregon’s governor signed SB 1108, which, effective January 1, 2026, expands the reasons employees can use legally required paid sick leave to include blood donation connected with a voluntary program approved or accredited
Posted: | Littler Category: Oregon - General
Think Before You Ask: Oregon Cracks Down on Age-Related Hiring Questions and Increases Age Discrimination Protections for Apprentices
Oregon is widely considered an employee-friendly state with a robust framework of statutes prohibiting various forms of discrimination and retaliation in employment. When it comes to age, Oregon is one of only
Posted: | Littler Category: Oregon - Wage & Hour
Oregon Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect July 1, 2025
On July 1, 2025, Oregon’s automatic minimum wage increase for non-exempt employees will take effect. Under Oregon state law, the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) calculates an annual increase to the minimum wage rate based on the Bureau of
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