Final Paycheck Laws in Oregon
When a Oregon employer must pay your last paycheck if you are fired, laid off or quit, and whether unused vacation must be paid out.
Short answer: By the end of the next business day after being fired or laid off (also by the next business day when employer and worker mutually agree to end the job). ORS 652.140; ORS 652.150
| Final paycheck if fired or laid off | By the end of the next business day after being fired or laid off (also by the next business day when employer and worker mutually agree to end the job). Late final pay can trigger a penalty wage of 8 hours of pay per day for up to 30 days. Source: ORS 652.140; ORS 652.150 |
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| Final paycheck if you quit | With at least 48 hours' notice (not counting weekends and holidays): on the last day of work, or the next business day if the last day is a weekend or holiday. With less than 48 hours' notice: within five business days or on the next regular payday, whichever comes first. Source: ORS 652.140 |
| Unused vacation / PTO payout | Not required by law. Vacation pay is a benefit the employer may choose to offer, but the employer must follow its own established policy or agreement on paying out accrued vacation at separation. |
Where to get help in Oregon
More Oregon employment law
- Minimum Wage in Oregon
- Meal and Rest Break Laws in Oregon
- Wrongful Termination in Oregon
- Paid Sick Leave in Oregon
- Non-Compete Agreements in Oregon
- All Oregon employment law rules
FAQ
When do I get my final paycheck if I'm fired in Oregon?
By the end of the next business day after being fired or laid off (also by the next business day when employer and worker mutually agree to end the job). Late final pay can trigger a penalty wage of 8 hours of pay per day for up to 30 days.
When do I get my final paycheck if I quit in Oregon?
With at least 48 hours' notice (not counting weekends and holidays): on the last day of work, or the next business day if the last day is a weekend or holiday. With less than 48 hours' notice: within five business days or on the next regular payday, whichever comes first.
Does an employer have to pay out unused PTO in Oregon?
Not required by law. Vacation pay is a benefit the employer may choose to offer, but the employer must follow its own established policy or agreement on paying out accrued vacation at separation.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.