Employment & Worker Protection · Oregon
Oregon Paid Leave Oregon + Oregon Sick Leave
SB 1553 / SB 454 - enacted in Oregon.
- Enacted
- Status
- 2019
- Enacted
- 51
- States with employment & worker protection laws
- 62/100
- Oregon strictness
The bottom line
Oregon Paid Leave Oregon + Oregon Sick Leave is an enacted law in Oregon, part of a mature, broadly-adopted employment & worker protection landscape.
- Enacted
- effective 2023-09-03
- 51
- states have employment & worker protection laws
- 107/107
- employment & worker protection laws enacted nationally
- 62/100
- Oregon strictness score
Data compiled 2026-03-18 from the official Oregon legislative record linked below; laws can be amended or repealed after this date.
Regulatory Snapshot: Oregon Paid Leave Oregon + Oregon Sick Leave
Oregon Paid Leave Oregon + Oregon Sick Leave (SB 1553 / SB 454) is an enacted law in Oregon under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2019-01-01 and becomes effective on 2023-09-03. Oregon currently reports 8 tracked regulations with 8 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 62/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch compiled this entry's data on 2026-03-18; consult the linked official source for the current, authoritative text.
Nationally, 107 employment & worker protection statutes have been enacted and 0 additional bills remain pending - 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Oregon within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in SB 1553 / SB 454 itself.
Applicability under Oregon Paid Leave Oregon + Oregon Sick Leave: PLO: employers 25+ employees. Sick: all employers 1+. Penalty exposure is documented as: Employment Dept enforcement for PLO. BOLI for sick leave. Notable exemptions: PLO: employers under 25 (benefits still available, no employer premium)..
Summary
Oregon PLO: 12 weeks paid leave at 60-100% wages depending on income. Sick: 40 hrs/year all employers.
Key Requirements
PLO: 12 weeks (14 for pregnancy complications). 100% wages up to 65% SAWW, 60% above. Sick: 40 hrs/year, 1 hr/30 hrs worked. All employers.
Penalties
Employment Dept enforcement for PLO. BOLI for sick leave.
Applicability
PLO: employers 25+ employees. Sick: all employers 1+.
Exemptions
PLO: employers under 25 (benefits still available, no employer premium).
Official Source
https://paidleave.oregon.gov/How Oregon compares on employment & worker protection
51 states regulate employment & worker protection - Oregon ranks #8 by overall regulatory strictness. Bar = state strictness score (0–100).
| # | State | Strictness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 100 |
| 2 | Colorado | 76 |
| 3 | Texas | 69 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 62 |
| 5 | Illinois | 62 |
| 6 | Minnesota | 62 |
| 7 | New York | 62 |
| 8 | Oregon (this state) | 62 |
| 9 | Washington | 62 |
| 10 | Delaware | 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Oregon is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Oregon Paid Leave Oregon + Oregon Sick Leave enacted?
Oregon Paid Leave Oregon + Oregon Sick Leave was enacted on 2019-01-01 and became effective on 2023-09-03. It was introduced as SB 1553 / SB 454.
What are the penalties for violating Oregon Paid Leave Oregon + Oregon Sick Leave?
Employment Dept enforcement for PLO. BOLI for sick leave. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Oregon Paid Leave Oregon + Oregon Sick Leave apply to small businesses?
PLO: employers 25+ employees. Sick: all employers 1+. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Oregon compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
Oregon has a regulatory strictness score of 62/100, based on 8 enacted regulations out of 8 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Oregon Paid Leave Oregon + Oregon Sick Leave?
The official text of Oregon Paid Leave Oregon + Oregon Sick Leave (SB 1553 / SB 454) is available from the Oregon legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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The bottom line
This law is already in force - here's what matters for employment & worker protection compliance.
- Oregon Paid Leave Oregon + Oregon Sick Leave is enacted in Oregon, effective 2023-09-03. Official source
- 51 states now regulate employment & worker protection; Oregon ranks #8 by strictness - compare requirements before you operate across state lines. Compare states
- See every regulation Oregon tracks across all five policy areas. Oregon profile
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