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Oregon Workplace Retaliation Law: Whistleblower & Employee Protections (2026)

Updated 2026-12-28
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Comprehensive guide to Oregon workplace retaliation law covering whistleblower protections and employee rights.

Oregon provides strong retaliation protections through ORS 659A and whistleblower laws.


Quick Facts: Oregon Retaliation Law

Topic Oregon Law
Discrimination Retaliation ORS 659A
Whistleblower Law ORS 659A.199
Paid Leave Retaliation Paid Leave Oregon

Protected Activities

Discrimination Retaliation

Cannot retaliate for opposing discrimination or filing complaints.

Whistleblower Activity

Protected for reporting violations of law.

Paid Leave Oregon

Cannot terminate or retaliate for using paid leave.


Filing Claims

Bureau of Labor and Industries

Phone: 971-673-0761 Deadline: 1 year


Finding Legal Help

  • BOLI: oregon.gov/boli | 971-673-0761
  • EEOC: eeoc.gov{rel="nofollow"} | 1-800-669-4000

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Legal Disclaimer

This guide provides general information about Oregon workplace retaliation law and is not legal advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is discrimination Retaliation?
Cannot retaliate for opposing discrimination or filing complaints.
What is whistleblower Activity?
Protected for reporting violations of law.
What is paid Leave Oregon?
Cannot terminate or retaliate for using paid leave.
What is bureau of Labor and Industries?
Phone: 971-673-0761 Deadline: 1 year
What is finding Legal Help?
BOLI: oregon.gov/boli | 971-673-0761 EEOC: eeoc.gov{rel="nofollow"} | 1-800-669-4000

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