
Deductionsĭeductions from paychecks are allowed if legally required (such as taxes) or if you voluntarily agree in writing and the deduction is for your benefit. Oregon law also provides a $1,000 civil penalty for willful failure to pay wages at termination as well as costs, interest and attorney fees. With certain exceptions, employers may limit this liability to 100% of unpaid wages by paying final wages within 12 days of written notice from the employee that wages remain due.

If an employer and worker mutually agree to terminate the relationship, the check is due by the end of the following business day.If you are let go or fired, your final paycheck is due by the end of the next business day.In that case, your check is due on the next business day. If you quit with at least 48 hours notice, your final check is due on your last day of employment, unless that day is a weekend or a holiday.If you quit with less than 48 hours’ notice (not including weekends and holidays) your paycheck and any wages owed are due within five business days or on the next regular payday, whichever comes first.There are strict requirements that apply to the payment of final wages when you are fired, laid off, or quit. Employers may not withhold or delay your paychecks as a form of discipline or in exchange for the return of employer-owned items held by the employee.

Paydays may not be more than 35 days apart.Your employer is required to pay you on a regular payday schedule.Oregon law requires regular paychecks to Oregon workers.
