Employment Preemption in Portland, OR (2026)
2 verified employment preemption rules for Portland, Oregon, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Minimum Wage Preemption
Oregon's three-tier minimum wage law (ORS 653.025, originally Senate Bill 1532 of 2016) sets a higher Portland Metro rate for work performed inside the urban growth boundary covering parts of Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties. The current rate (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026) is $15.45 per hour, increasing to $15.95 on July 1, 2026. Oregon law preempts cities from setting their own minimum wage (ORS 653.017).
Portland Minimum Wage (BOLI Portland Metro Tier -- ORS 653.025)
Some RestrictionsPaid Leave Preemption
Portland workers receive two separate paid-leave benefits: (1) Paid Leave Oregon, a statewide insurance program under ORS Chapter 657B that provides up to 12 weeks of paid family, medical, and safe leave, funded by a 1% payroll contribution; and (2) Portland Protected Sick Time under PCC Chapter 9.01, requiring 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours annually, with paid time required for employers of 6+.
Portland Paid Leave (Paid Leave Oregon ORS 657B + Portland Sick Time PCC 9.01)
Some RestrictionsLooking for Multnomah County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Portland city rules.
Employment Preemption in Multnomah County →