ORS 653.025 sets a three-tier statewide minimum wage and ORS 653.017 preempts cities and counties from adopting different local minimums.
Oregon uses a unique three-tier minimum wage geography under ORS 653.025: a Portland-Metro tier, a Standard tier, and a Nonurban tier covering specified rural counties. Annual increases on July 1 are tied to inflation under SB 1532 (2016). ORS 653.017 expressly preempts local governments from establishing minimum wages that differ from state law, ensuring uniform employer compliance. The Bureau of Labor and Industries enforces wage standards, posting requirements, and recordkeeping under ORS 653.045. Tip credits are not allowed, and most employees in Oregon must receive at least the applicable tier rate.
Failing to pay the lawful minimum wage exposes employers to back wages, civil penalties, and BOLI enforcement actions.
Gresham, OR
Gresham addresses barking dogs through noise and animal control ordinances. Persistent barking that disturbs neighbors is a violation enforceable through Cod...
Gresham, OR
Gresham permits construction activities between 7 AM and 10 PM per GRC §7.20. Construction noise outside these hours is prohibited in residential areas.
Gresham, OR
Gresham Revised Code §7.20 regulates noise. Residential areas must not exceed 50 dBA between 10 PM and 7 AM, or 60 dBA between 7 AM and 10 PM at the property...
Gresham, OR
Gresham regulates on-street parking with time limits in certain areas. Vehicles must be currently registered and operable. Abandoned vehicles are subject to ...
Gresham, OR
Gresham requires driveways to meet development code standards. Vehicles must not block sidewalks or extend into the public right-of-way. Driveway modificatio...
Gresham, OR
Gresham restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. Large commercial vehicles and heavy equipment may not be stored in residential areas.
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