Oregon Overtime Laws
Oregon has its own overtime laws in addition to federal FLSA requirements.
Weekly OT Threshold
40 hrs
Daily OT Threshold
None
Double Time
No
Minimum Wage
$15.05
Overtime Rules
| Weekly Overtime | Hours over 40 in a workweek paid at 1.5x |
| Daily Overtime | Not required by state law |
| Double Time | Not required by state law |
| 7th Consecutive Day | No special rule |
Exemptions
The following categories of employees may be exempt from overtime requirements:
Executive, administrative, and professional employees
Important Notes
Oregon has regional minimum wages: Portland Metro $16.30, Standard $15.05, Nonurban $14.05 (effective 07/01/2025).
Manufacturing employees may have daily overtime after 10 hours.
State Labor Department
Oregon Economy and Workforce
Oregon's gross state product reached $331 billion in 2024, ranking 25th nationally. The economy is anchored by high technology (led by Intel's semiconductor operations), healthcare, natural resources, and international trade. Over 270,000 Oregon jobs are connected to international trade, with exports to Mexico jumping from $464 million in 2018 to $6.26 billion in 2024.
Industries with Common Overtime
These Oregon industries frequently involve overtime work situations:
Manufacturing and Food Processing
Production workers in canning, food processing, and manufacturing facilities earn daily overtime for hours over 10 in a single day.
Healthcare
Hospital and nursing facility staff regularly work overtime shifts, with healthcare being the state's largest employment growth sector.
Technology
Tech workers in the Portland metro area work extended hours during product launches and development cycles.
Agriculture
Farm workers earn overtime after 48 hours per week as of 2025, with the threshold decreasing to 40 hours by 2027.
Forestry and Logging
Timber industry workers often work overtime during favorable weather and high-demand periods.
Frequently Asked Questions
For most workers, Oregon calculates overtime on a weekly basis (over 40 hours). However, employees in manufacturing, canning, and food processing industries are entitled to overtime pay for hours worked over 10 in a single workday, in addition to weekly overtime.
As of January 1, 2025, Oregon agricultural employers must pay overtime for hours worked over 48 in a workweek. This threshold will decrease to 40 hours by January 1, 2027, bringing farm workers to the same standard as most other employees.
No, private employers in Oregon cannot offer compensatory time off instead of overtime pay. Only government agencies may provide comp time to their employees. Private sector workers must receive 1.5 times their regular rate in wages for all overtime hours.
How to File a Wage Claim in Oregon
If you believe you are owed overtime pay, follow these steps:
Visit Oregon's Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) Complaint Resolution Center online at complaints.boli.oregon.gov.
Gather documentation including time cards, pay stubs, employment contracts, and records of hours worked.
Complete the wage and hour complaint form through the online system.
BOLI will review your complaint and may request additional information during the investigation.
Contact BOLI at 971-245-3844 or [email protected] for assistance with filing.
Important Oregon Consideration
Oregon has a unique daily overtime requirement for manufacturing, canning, and food processing workers who earn overtime after 10 hours in a single day, regardless of weekly totals. This means a worker in these industries who works four 12-hour days (48 hours total) would earn 8 hours of overtime from the daily calculation, even though they only exceeded 40 weekly hours by 8. Workers should track both daily and weekly hours carefully.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for general educational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Overtime laws can change and may have exceptions not listed here. For specific situations, consult with your employer's HR department, the state labor department, or an employment attorney.