Oregon Workers: Four New Laws That Effect In 2018

OREGON -- A new year typically brings new laws for Oregonians, and next year is no different. Here are just four new laws that Oregon workers should know about for 2018.

Work Schedules

Does it frustrate you when you get your work schedule with little notice? Well, starting July 2018, employers will be required to give their employees at least one week notice of their work schedule. The law applies to employers with more than 500 employees. In 2020, the law will increase the time frame to two weeks advanced notice. This law makes Oregon the first state in the country to mandate when employee schedules are released.

Overtime Pay For Employees

In another win for Oregon workers, employers in the mill, factory or manufacturing industries will be required to pay their employees daily or weekly overtime (whichever is greater) starting Jan. 1. The law also prohibits employees from working more than 55 hours unless they agree to more hours.

False Information

Beginning in 2018, employers will be banned from asking employees to falsifying documents in relation to hours worked or compensation received. Any employer that violates this law may face a penalty of up to $1,000. For employees forced to violate this law, they may receive up to $1,000 in damages.

Paid Sick Leave

In an effort to help employers with paid sick leave, companies may adopt policies limiting the accrual of paid sick leave to 80 hours per year. Companies can also adopt a policy prohibiting employees from taking no more than 40 hours of paid sick leave a year. Employers with 10 or more employees are required to offer 40 hours of paid sick leave annually. Any companies with less than 10 employees must offer up to 40 hours of unpaid sick leave a year.

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