Oregon employment requirements
- Minimum wage
- State minimum is $15.55/hour, but it does not cover nannies. The federal $7.25/hour floor applies.
- Overtime
- 1.5x pay after 40 hours in a week, or after 44 hours for a live-in nanny.
- Sick leave
- Required, but it may be unpaid: 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours a year
- Worker protections
Domestic Workers Protection Act in effect
- At least 24 hours off in a row each week, and for a live-in nanny 8 hours in a row off in every 24
- Three paid personal days off a year for a nanny who averaged 30 or more hours a week the year before
- Protection against sexual harassment, other harassment and retaliation
- Good to know
- Sick time must be paid only by an employer with 10 or more employees, or 6 or more in Portland.
Frequently asked questions
What does Oregon's Domestic Workers Protection Act mean for my contract?
Oregon has a Domestic Workers Protection Act that provides additional protections, including at least 24 hours off in a row each week, and for a live-in nanny 8 hours in a row off in every 24; three paid personal days off a year for a nanny who averaged 30 or more hours a week the year before; and protection against sexual harassment, other harassment and retaliation. These protections are referenced in your contract.
What is the minimum wage in Oregon?
Oregon's minimum wage of $15.55/hour does not apply to a nanny working in a family's home, so the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hour applies instead.