Bill > SB766

This bill amends Oregon's minimum wage law by introducing a cap on annual inflation-based wage increases. Currently, the state's minimum wage is adjusted annually for inflation, but the proposed legislation limits this adjustment to a maximum of 5% per year. The bill maintains different minimum wage rates for employers in urban growth boundary areas, nonurban counties, and standard locations, with each category having a progressively higher wage scale. A key provision is that while the minimum wage can increase annually based on inflation, it cannot decrease, even if the calculated inflation rate is negative. The bill requires the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries to calculate the inflation adjustment no later than April 30 each year, using the U.S. City Average Consumer Price Index, and then implement the new rate on July 1. This approach provides predictability for employers by creating a clear ceiling for wage increases while still allowing for regular adjustments to help workers keep pace with rising living costs.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB766