Oregon Business Law Updates for 2025
As the calendar flips to 2025, several new laws in Oregon are now in effect. Here’s a concise overview of key legislative changes that could impact your business. If you’re uncertain how these updates apply to your operations, we invite you to schedule a consultation with us.
Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) Now Covers Additional Situations
Starting January 1, 2025, Senate Bill 1515 expands the scope of Paid Leave Oregon (PLO). Employees can now utilize PLO benefits for time spent involved in legal proceedings related to foster care placements or adoption. Previously, these situations were covered only under unpaid leave through the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA). With this change, such events now qualify exclusively for paid leave benefits under PLO.
New Requirements for Warehouse Employee Quotas
Effective January 31, 2025, House Bill 4127 sets forth new obligations for employers who enforce productivity quotas on warehouse workers. These requirements include:
- Providing written documentation to employees detailing the quotas, including task expectations and timelines.
- Specifying consequences for not meeting quotas.
- Issuing updated notices whenever quotas change or if an adverse action is taken against an employee for failing to meet a quota.
Additionally, employees—current or former—who believe disciplinary action was linked to unmet quotas can request records related to their performance and quotas.
Updates to Wage Garnishment Laws
Senate Bill 1595 brings adjustments to Oregon’s wage garnishment rules. Employers are now required to cap garnishments per paycheck at the lower of:
- 25% of disposable earnings, or
- A gradually increasing dollar amount:
- $305 for wages issued between January 1 and June 30, 2025.
- The state minimum wage multiplied by 30 for wages issued on or after July 1, 2027.
These incremental changes aim to provide clarity and fairness for garnished wages.
Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA) Compliance Deadlines
The Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA), effective July 1, 2024, brings significant rules around handling personal data, but its application to nonprofits is postponed until July 1, 2025. Businesses must now:
- Clearly disclose how personal data is collected, stored, and shared.
- Offer residents the ability to access their data and opt out of data collection practices.
By granting Oregon residents greater control over their information, the OCPA emphasizes transparency and accountability in data management practices.
With these laws officially in effect, now is the time to evaluate your business policies and ensure compliance. Reach out to Buckley Law, P.C., for personalized guidance tailored to your business needs.
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