Oregon Equal Pay Act — Salary History
SB 1532
Regulatory Snapshot: Oregon Equal Pay Act — Salary History
Oregon Equal Pay Act — Salary History (SB 1532) is an enacted law in Oregon under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2017-06-01 and becomes effective on 2019-01-01. 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 last verified this entry on 2026-03-18.
Nationally, 107 states have enacted employment & worker protection statutes 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 1532 itself.
Applicability under Oregon Equal Pay Act — Salary History: All Oregon employers. Penalty exposure is documented as: BOLI enforcement. Civil damages 2x back pay. Notable exemptions: Voluntary disclosure. External benchmarking permitted if not salary history..
Summary
Oregon prohibits salary history inquiries as part of broad Equal Pay Act.
Key Requirements
Cannot ask about or use salary history. Pay equity analysis safe harbor. May not reduce pay to achieve equity.
Penalties
BOLI enforcement. Civil damages 2x back pay.
Applicability
All Oregon employers.
Exemptions
Voluntary disclosure. External benchmarking permitted if not salary history.
Official Source
https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspxFrequently 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 Equal Pay Act — Salary History enacted?
Oregon Equal Pay Act — Salary History was enacted on 2017-06-01 and became effective on 2019-01-01. It was introduced as SB 1532.
What are the penalties for violating Oregon Equal Pay Act — Salary History?
BOLI enforcement. Civil damages 2x back pay. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Oregon Equal Pay Act — Salary History apply to small businesses?
All Oregon employers. 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 Equal Pay Act — Salary History?
The official text of Oregon Equal Pay Act — Salary History (SB 1532) 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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