Oregon onboarding checklist for employers
An onboarding checklist makes sure every new hire gets the same paperwork, notices and training. Here is what changes when the employee works in Oregon.
Oregon rules that affect this form
| Minimum wage | $15.55 per hour |
|---|---|
| Paid sick leave | Yes: 1 hour per 30 hours worked; paid for employers with 10+ Oregon employees (6+ if they have a Portland location), unpaid but protected for smaller employers. Employers may cap use at 40 hours per year, carryover at 40 and balances at 80. |
| Meal breaks | 30-minute unpaid meal period, relieved of all duties, for work periods of 6 hours or more (timing windows apply); a second meal period for shifts of 14+ hours. |
| Rest breaks | Paid 10-minute rest break for every 4-hour segment of work or major part of one (two breaks in an 8-hour shift). |
| Other rules to know | Paid Leave Oregon: state paid family, medical and safe leave program (up to 12 weeks/year); employers with 25+ employees pay 40% of the 1% contribution. Non-competes are enforceable only for employees earning over a yearly threshold ($119,541 for 2026), last at most 12 months, and require written notice two weeks before employment starts. |
What to include
- Form I-9 completed by the end of the employee's third day of work
- Federal W-4 and the state withholding form, if the state has one
- Report the new hire to the state new-hire registry
- Required state and federal workplace posters and written notices
- Paid sick leave, break and overtime rules explained in plain terms
- Handbook acknowledgment signed and filed
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an official Oregon onboarding checklist form?
Oregon does not publish one required onboarding checklist for private employers. Use a clear template and make sure it reflects the Oregon rules on this page.
What is the minimum wage in Oregon in 2026?
$15.55 per hour, effective July 1, 2026. Three regional rates, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027: $15.55 standard, $16.80 Portland metro, $14.55 non-urban counties. Earlier 2026 rates (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026) were $15.05 standard, $16.30 Portland metro, $14.05 non-urban. Adjusted each July 1 for inflation; the July 2027 rate is not yet announced.
Is paid sick leave required in Oregon?
Yes: 1 hour per 30 hours worked; paid for employers with 10+ Oregon employees (6+ if they have a Portland location), unpaid but protected for smaller employers. Employers may cap use at 40 hours per year, carryover at 40 and balances at 80.
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