Oregon Construction Laborer Overtime & Pay Rules
Side-by-side statutory audit of Construction Laborer hourly wages, 1.5x overtime thresholds, shift benchmarks ($22.50/hr median), and meal break penalty pay under ORS 653.025.
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In Oregon, a Construction Laborer is entitled to a minimum statutory base wage of $14.20/hr (State industry median: $22.50/hr). Overtime is calculated at 1.5x regular rate after 10 hours per day under ORS 653.025.
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FLSA Exemption & Overtime Rules for Construction Laborers in Oregon
Non-Exempt (Eligible for 1.5x Overtime & Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages)
Manual labor positions cannot be classified as exempt executive or administrative employees under 29 CFR § 541.3.
Oregon Labor Code & FLSA Authority
Statutory Citation: ORS 653.025
Oregon minimum wage tiers ($15.45 Portland, $14.20 Standard, $13.70 Non-urban). Daily overtime at 1.5x required in manufacturing after 10 hours.
Employee Statutory Rights (OR)
- ✓ Prohibition of tip credits; full statutory wage must be paid directly by employer.
- ✓ Predictive scheduling pay rights under Oregon Fair Workweek Act.
- ✓ 30-minute meal break for shifts over 6 hours; 10-minute paid rest breaks.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (OR)
- § Pay appropriate tier rate based on county location (Portland vs Standard vs Non-urban).
- § Provide written work schedules 14 days in advance for retail, hospitality, and food service.
- § Pay penalty predictability pay for last-minute shift changes.
Common Oregon Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Applying standard state rate inside the Portland Metro boundary where higher rate applies.
Attempting tip credit deductions against Oregon minimum wage.
Failing to pay predictive scheduling penalty premiums.
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Audit Oregon Construction Laborer Overtime & Pay
Verify 2026 statutory minimum wage floors, 1.5x overtime thresholds, and meal break penalties for Construction Laborers in Oregon.