Oregon Fair Work Week Act (Predictive Scheduling)

SB 828

Enacted
2017-08-08
Effective
2018-07-01
Status
enacted
Verified
2026-03-18

Regulatory Snapshot: Oregon Fair Work Week Act (Predictive Scheduling)

Oregon Fair Work Week Act (Predictive Scheduling) (SB 828) is an enacted law in Oregon under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2017-08-08 and becomes effective on 2018-07-01. 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 828 itself.

Applicability under Oregon Fair Work Week Act (Predictive Scheduling): Retail, restaurants, hotels with 500+ employees worldwide. OR establishments. Penalty exposure is documented as: Premium pay to employees. BOLI enforcement. Civil penalty for pattern violations. Notable exemptions: Employers under 500 worldwide. Other industries..

Summary

Oregon's statewide law requires 14-day advance schedules for retail/food/hospitality workers at large employers. Only statewide law in US.

Key Requirements

14-day advance written schedule notice. Premium pay for last-minute changes: 1 hr of pay for smaller changes, 0.5 hr for employee-requested. 10-hr rest between shifts (1.5x pay if waived). Good faith estimate at hire.

Penalties

Premium pay to employees. BOLI enforcement. Civil penalty for pattern violations.

Applicability

Retail, restaurants, hotels with 500+ employees worldwide. OR establishments.

Exemptions

Employers under 500 worldwide. Other industries.

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 Fair Work Week Act (Predictive Scheduling) enacted?

Oregon Fair Work Week Act (Predictive Scheduling) was enacted on 2017-08-08 and became effective on 2018-07-01. It was introduced as SB 828.

What are the penalties for violating Oregon Fair Work Week Act (Predictive Scheduling)?

Premium pay to employees. BOLI enforcement. Civil penalty for pattern violations. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.

Does Oregon Fair Work Week Act (Predictive Scheduling) apply to small businesses?

Retail, restaurants, hotels with 500+ employees worldwide. OR establishments. 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 Fair Work Week Act (Predictive Scheduling)?

The official text of Oregon Fair Work Week Act (Predictive Scheduling) (SB 828) 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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Disclaimer: This summary is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Regulation details may have changed since last verification (2026-03-18). Always consult official sources and qualified legal counsel for compliance guidance.

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