Oregon Code § 653.641·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Unlawful practices.
It is an unlawful practice for an employer or any other person to:
(1) Deny,
interfere with, restrain or fail to pay for sick time to which an employee is
entitled under ORS 653.601 to 653.661;
(2) Retaliate or
in any way discriminate against an employee with respect to any term or
condition of employment because the employee has inquired about the provisions
of ORS 653.601 to 653.661, submitted a request for sick time, taken sick time,
participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding or hearing related
to ORS 653.601 to 653.661, or invoked any provision of ORS 653.601 to 653.661;
or
(3) Apply an
absence control policy that includes sick time absences covered under ORS
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 653.641
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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