Oregon employers may be surprised to learn that eight revisions to mandatory state labor law postings occurred in June 2026. The state of Oregon's Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI) has recently released several updated workplace notices that employers must display. The revised Oregon Minimum Wage notice reflects new rates effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027: $15.55 per hour statewide, $16.80 in the Portland Metro Area, and $14.55 in Nonurban Counties. The Breaks/Overtime poster clarifies rest and meal break requirements (including breaks for high-heat condiitions) and directs employers to BOLI's separate Agricultural Workers notice for agricultural overtime and paycheck rules.
Additional posting revisions include:
- Equal Pay
- Sexual Harassment and Domestic Violence Protections
- Sick Time
- Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA)
- Captive Audiences
- Paid Leave Oregon (from the Oregon Employment Department)
These numerous poster updates address several important workplace rights and obligations, including posting periods, expanded employee rights information, clarified leave and break requirements, and new employer notice obligations.
Minimum Wage Updates
Oregon's annual Minimum Wage notice has been updated to reflect the new rates that took effect on July 1, 2026. The revised wage & hour poster lists the three regional wage rates that apply through June 30, 2027. It includes an updated map to help employers determine which rate applies to their work locations. The update notice also reminds employers that tips cannot be used to satisfy minimum wage requirements and that certain deductions from minimum wage remain prohibited.
Breaks and Overtime Notice Revisions
The revised Breaks and Overtime notice includes several clarifications and revisions. It clarifies Oregon's requirements for paid rest breaks and unpaid meal periods. The notice reminds employers that Oregon OSHA may require additional breaks for employees working in high-heat conditions. The revised poster also directs agricultural employers to BOLI's separate Agricultural Workers poster for information on overtime and paycheck requirements specific to agricultural employment.
Paid Leave Notice Updates
The Oregon Employment Department also revised the Paid Leave Oregon notice. The updated poster explains that employees taking unforeseeable leave must notify their employer within 24 hours and provide written notice within three days. The poster also clarifies that employees are responsible for paying their share of health insurance premiums while on leave.
What Changed on the Other Revised Posters?
BOLI also revised several other required workplace notices to improve clarity and reflect recent changes in Oregon law.
- The updated Sexual Harassment and Domestic Violence Protections notice clarifies that an employer's written anti-harassment policy must be provided to each employee. The poster also expands its description of sexual harassment to include conduct that occurs through digital or electronic communications.
- The newly revised Equal Pay notice continues to explain Oregon's equal pay protections while updating the posting period to reflect the current version of the notice.
- The revised Sick Time notice expands the list of reasons employees may use accrued sick time. In addition to illness and medical appointments, the poster now specifically identifies bereavement leave, parental leave, blood donation, safe leave, and leave to care for a child whose school or place of care closes because of a public health emergency.
- The updated Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) notice explains employee leave eligibility requirements and the limits on bereavement leave. It also reminds employees that OFLA leave is separate from Paid Leave Oregon benefits and that employers must continue health insurance coverage during eligible leave.
- The Captive Audiences notice now specifically identifies employer-sponsored meetings about labor unions, politics, or religion as captive audience meetings. It also reminds employees that employers generally may not take adverse action against workers who decline to attend these meetings.
Action Steps for Employers
Employers in the state of Oregon should immediately post these revised posters in the workplace as soon as possible, removing any prior outdated versions. Posting the most current labor law notices ensures that workers understand their rights and satisfies Oregon's state posting requirements.
Labor Law Posters-Online’s revised 2026 combined Oregon State & Federal labor law poster now includes all of the newly revised state notices. Customers enrolled in our annual Oregon poster update service automatically receive mandatory posting revisions as they become available, helping businesses stay compliant with changing labor law requirements.