Oregon Employment Law Changes for 2026 - HR ALERTS

Oregon Employment Law Changes for 2026

Effective: January 1, 2026

Oregon has enacted several employment law changes for 2026 that affect paid leave coordination, paid sick leave eligibility, wage statement compliance, and workplace safety. These changes apply to any employer with Oregon employees, including remote workers, regardless of where the employer is headquartered.

Key 2026 Oregon Updates

Paid Leave (High Priority)

• Disability benefits may no longer require employees to use Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) benefits

• Expanded qualifying reasons for Oregon paid sick leave

Payroll and Wage Statements

• Significantly expanded pay statement requirements, increasing employer recordkeeping and disclosure obligations

Workplace Safety (Targeted Impact)

• Enhanced workplace violence prevention requirements for health care settings

What Employers Should Do Now

Oregon employers should review leave coordination practices, sick leave policies, payroll statements, and workplace safety programs, particularly in health care environments, ahead of the 2026 effective date.

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