2026 Oregon Labor Law Roundup
The following updates to Oregon employment law take effect on January 1, 2026, and apply to employers of all sizes:
New Wage Notice
Employers will be required to provide new hires with a written notice of the earnings and deductions that will appear on their pay statements. The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) has a customizable template in English and Spanish on its website that employers can use. If creating your own notice, it needs to include:
The employer's regular pay period
Any type of pay rate that the employee is eligible for (i.e., hourly pay, salary pay, or shift differentials) and any deductions that could apply
All benefit deductions and contributions
The purpose of any deduction that might be made during a regular pay period
Any allowances claimed as part of minimum wage
Employer-provided benefits that could appear as contributions and deductions
Payroll codes used for pay rates and deductions and a detailed description of each
Employers need to ensure that the information in the notice is accurate by January 1 each year. Employers can comply by providing the notice individually or making it available to employees in a way that's easily accessible, such as on a website, posted in a central location, or by email.
Sick Leave for Blood Donation
Employees will be allowed to use their accrued sick leave to donate blood. To be covered, the donation program must be voluntary and approved or accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks or the American Red Cross.
Action Items:
Begin providing new hires with notices that include the above information.
Update your sick leave policy to include this new leave reason.