Oregon Overtime Laws & Labor Standards
Comprehensive statutory guide to weekly thresholds, daily overtime rules, exempt salary minimums, and employee rights in Oregon.
Oregon Dedicated State Overtime Framework
Dedicated State Engine: Oregon overtime calculations apply ORS § 653.261 for general 40-hour weekly overtime, plus ORS § 652.020 10-hour daily overtime and 13-hour maximum caps for manufacturing, mills, factories, and canneries.
Administered by: Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI).
Core Overtime Provisions for Oregon
Statutory thresholds governing regular rate calculations, workday limits, and workweek definitions.
1.5× regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a designated workweek under ORS § 653.261 and OAR 839-020-0030.
1.5× regular rate for hours worked over 10 in any single day in mills, factories, manufacturing establishments, and canneries under ORS § 652.020. (General non-manufacturing roles do not have statutory daily overtime).
$684.00/week ($35,568/year)
Executive, administrative, and professional exemptions require satisfying Oregon administrative duties tests under BOLI regulations.
Determining the Regular Rate of Pay
Overtime is calculated at 1.5× the employee regular rate of pay, not merely their base hourly wage. Under 29 C.F.R. Part 778 and state wage rules, the regular rate must include all remuneration for employment, including:
- Non-discretionary productivity and attendance bonuses
- Shift differentials (e.g., night shift, hazard pay)
- Commissions and piece-rate earnings
- Fair market value of non-cash compensation
Excludable payments include discretionary holiday gifts, reimbursed business expenses, and premium overtime rates already paid.
Overtime Exemptions & Duties Tests
An employee is not exempt from overtime simply because they are paid a salary. To be lawfully classified as exempt, an employee must satisfy BOTH:
- Salary Basis & Threshold Test: Paid a predetermined, non-deductible salary meeting the statutory threshold ($684.00/wk).
- Primary Duties Test: Primary job duties must consist of executive (management of enterprise), administrative (exercise of discretion on significant business operations), or professional (advanced knowledge in a specialized field).
Salaried non-exempt workers must be paid overtime for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
Authoritative Legal References & Labor Agency
Primary administrative authorities and official citations governing Oregon wage and hour compliance.
Oregon Revised Statutes §§ 652.020, 653.261; OAR 839-020-0030
View Labor Code GuidanceOregon Overtime Laws: Legal FAQ
Common legal questions regarding overtime compliance and worker protections in Oregon.
What are Oregon overtime rules under ORS § 653.261?
Oregon law requires payment of 1.5× the regular rate for hours in excess of 40 per workweek for all covered non-exempt employees.
What special overtime rules apply to Oregon manufacturing establishments?
Under ORS § 652.020, employees in mills, factories, and canneries must receive overtime after 10 hours per day or 40 hours per week, with a statutory 13-hour daily maximum limit.
Are salaried workers exempt from overtime in Oregon?
Salaried workers must meet the duties tests in OAR 839-020-0005 and earn a qualifying salary to be exempt from overtime.
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