New Oregon employment laws 2027: taking effect in 2027
5 new Oregon laws on employment take effect in 2027. Pick your state or a topic below to see yours, each with its date, what it does and a link to the official text.
- 4 laws take effect on 1 January 2027.
- Later in 2027: 1 on 1 July 2027.
Updated 4 November 2026
One-line summaries are drafted by software from the bill text and are not reviewed by an attorney.
New Oregon employment laws in 2027
5 lawsHB 4013: Relating to labor standards.
SB 1512: Relating to workforce development.
Requires the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to award grants to local workforce development boards to administer the Prosperity 10,000 Program, which provides career coaching, training, job placement, and wraparound supports to workforce participants.
SB 1518: Relating to worker protections.
Clarifies that individuals providing companionship services in private homes are exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements only when employed directly by families, not by third-party home care agencies.
SB 1519: Relating to total disability.
Changes the formula for calculating permanent and temporary total disability compensation based on portions of a worker's wage relative to the state average weekly wage, effective for injuries on or after 1 January 2027.
HB 4069: Relating to the safety of behavioral health workers; and prescribing an effective date.
Requires behavioral health employers contracting with Oregon Health Authority to develop and implement written safety plans addressing lone worker safety, built environment security, and required training timelines.
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Questions about new Oregon employment laws in 2027
When do new employment laws take effect in Oregon in 2027?
Most take effect on 1 January 2027. Of the 5 laws listed here, 4 start on 1 January 2027 and 1 start on 1 July 2027.
What new employment laws take effect on 1 January 2027 in Oregon?
4 laws in employment, including Oregon HB 4013 (Relating to labor standards), Oregon SB 1512 (Relating to workforce development), Oregon SB 1518 (Relating to worker protections) and Oregon SB 1519 (Relating to total disability). The full list, with what each one does, is above.
Is this legal advice?
No. Dates and the one-line summaries are drafted by software from the bill text and are not reviewed by an attorney. Each law links to the legislature’s own record: check the text before relying on it.
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