Oregon Law Help

Wages & Work Hours

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• Minimum Wage in Oregon

  The minimum wage that you must be paid in Oregon, and how it will increase until the year 2023. Content Detail

  By:

  Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI)

• Wage Garnishments

  Information about what your employer must do if your wages are garnished. Content Detail

  By:

  Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI)

• Direct Deposit of Employee Wages

  Information about payment of wages, including direct deposit of wages and issuing "debit cards." Content Detail

  By:

  Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI)

• Filing a Wage Claim with BOLI

  Information about how to file a wage claim with the Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries. Content Detail

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  Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI)

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  Spanish / Español

• Holiday and Vacation Pay

  Information about payment for working on holidays and for unused vacation when your job ends. Content Detail

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  Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI)

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  Spanish / Español

• Federal Wage Laws

  Information about the Fair Labor Standards Act, a federal law that includes rules about federal minimum wage and overtime pay. and child labor. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Labor

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  Spanish / Español

• Working Time: Questions & Answers

  Information about what work activities must be paid as work hours. Content Detail

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  Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI)

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  Spanish / Español

• Rest Periods & Meal Breaks

  Information about paid and unpaid breaks at work. Content Detail

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  Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI)

• Your Rights Under Wage and Hour Laws

  Information about laws concerning wages and work hours. Content Detail

  By:

  Oregon State Bar

• Accessibility to Oregon Courts

  Information about requesting accommodation for disabilities in order to use the state court system's services or facilities. Content Detail

  By:

  Oregon Judicial Department

• Employing Minors

  Information about the laws that protect workers who are under 18 years old. Content Detail

  By:

  Oregon State Bar

• Final Paychecks & Business Closures

  Funds available to help employees when a business closes and the employer is unable to pay its employees. Read More

  By:

  Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI)

• Is Your Social Security Record Complete?

  Information about your reported work history and qualifying for Social Security Retirement benefits. Read more here. Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oregon

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  Spanish / Español

• Keep Track of Your Hours

  Keeping your own record of hours is the only way to make sure you are getting paid right. Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oregon

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  Spanish / Español

• Minimum Wage and Overtime in Agriculture

  In some cases employers of agriculture workers may be exempt from paying minimum wage. THis resource explains the Oregon requirements and definitions. Content Detail

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  Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries

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  Spanish / Español