Bill > SB906

This bill enhances wage transparency requirements for employers in Oregon by mandating more comprehensive information on employee pay statements and introducing new disclosure obligations. Specifically, employers must now provide employees with a detailed written explanation of earnings and deductions at the time of hire, which includes information about pay periods, types of pay rates (hourly, salary, shift differentials, piece-rate, and commission), benefit deductions and contributions, purposes of deductions, minimum wage allowances, employer-provided benefits, and payroll codes with their definitions. Employers can satisfy this requirement by making the information available through various accessible means like websites, physical documents, or electronic files. The Bureau of Labor and Industries is tasked with developing a model guidance document in English and Spanish, and potentially other languages, to help employers comply. The bill also establishes civil penalties for non-compliance, with fines up to $1,000 for general violations and $500 specifically for failing to provide the required pay rate and deduction explanations. This legislation aims to increase wage transparency and help employees better understand their compensation and potential deductions.