Portland, Oregon
Complete guide to Portland, OR leave laws including Paid Leave Oregon, sick time, fair scheduling, and employee protections.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No statutory annual leave requirement beyond state/federal
Pro-rata: N/A - employer discretion
Carryover: Determined by employer policy
Sick leave
Statutory: Yes
Paid days: 40
Statutory pay: Regular hourly rate
Eligibility: All employees working in Oregon
Parental leave
Maternity: 12 weeks Paid Leave Oregon + OFLA
Paternity: 12 weeks Paid Leave Oregon + OFLA
Adoption: 12 weeks Paid Leave Oregon
Shared leave: 12 weeks each parent
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Paid Leave Oregon - Family Care: 12 weeks (paid)
Paid Leave Oregon - Medical: 12 weeks (paid)
Paid Leave Oregon - Safe Leave: 12 weeks (paid)
Fair Scheduling (Portland): N/A - scheduling requirements (paid)
Bereavement: 2 weeks (OFLA) (unpaid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain leave records for 3 years
Penalties: Civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Presidents' Day: 2025-02-17
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Independence Day: 2025-07-04
Labor Day: 2025-09-01
Frequently asked questions
What is Paid Leave Oregon?
Paid Leave Oregon provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave for family, medical, or safe leave reasons. Benefits are up to 100% of wages for low earners, with a maximum of ~$1,523/week. Funded through employer and employee payroll contributions.
What is Portland Fair Scheduling?
Portland requires large retail and food service employers (500+ employees worldwide) to provide 14-day advance notice of schedules, offer predictability pay for last-minute changes, and give employees the right to rest between shifts.
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