Oregon final pay checklist for employers
A final pay checklist makes sure an employee who leaves gets every dollar owed, on time. Here is what changes when the employee works in Oregon.
Oregon rules that affect this form
| Final pay when fired | By the end of the next business day after termination (also for layoffs and mutual-agreement separations). |
|---|---|
| Final pay when an employee quits | On the last day of work if the employee gave at least 48 hours' notice (excluding weekends/holidays); without that notice, within 5 business days or the next regular payday, whichever comes first. |
| Unused vacation / PTO at separation | Not required by state law; accrued vacation must be paid only if the employer's policy or agreement provides for it. |
What to include
- Confirm the separation date and whether the employee quit or was let go
- Calculate final hours, overtime, commissions and bonuses earned
- Check whether unused vacation or PTO must be paid out
- Apply only deductions that state law and signed authorizations allow
- Pay by the state deadline and keep proof of the payment date
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an official Oregon final pay checklist form?
Oregon does not publish one required final pay checklist for private employers. Use a clear template and make sure it reflects the Oregon rules on this page.
When is a final paycheck due in Oregon?
If the employer ends employment: By the end of the next business day after termination (also for layoffs and mutual-agreement separations). If the employee quits: On the last day of work if the employee gave at least 48 hours' notice (excluding weekends/holidays); without that notice, within 5 business days or the next regular payday, whichever comes first.
Does Oregon require paying out unused vacation?
Not required by state law; accrued vacation must be paid only if the employer's policy or agreement provides for it.
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