Intro to Oregon Labor Laws

The minimum wage requirements in Oregon vary by location:

• Portland Metro Area - $16.30 per hour

• State Standard (excluding Portland Metro and Non-Urban Areas) - $15.05 per hour

• Non-Urban Areas - $14.05 per hour

References: Oregon State Minimum Wage(opens in a new tab) 

Oregon follows the federal minimum exempt requirement of $684 per week or $35,568 per year for most exemptions from minimum wage and overtime.

References: Federal Minimum Exemption Threshold(opens in a new tab)

Employees working in Oregon are entitled to at least two paid 10-minute breaks and one unpaid 30-minute meal break for each work shift between six to 10 hours long. One 10-minute rest period should be granted for every four hours of work. Different break requirements apply for shifts over 10 hours or less than six hours.

References: Meal & Break Requirements(opens in a new tab)

Per state law, employers in Oregon must provide employees with reasonable breaks to pump breast milk in a private space at least until the employee’s child is 18 months old.

References: Lactation Rights of Employees(opens in a new tab)