Bill > SB1518

This bill modifies existing Oregon law to enhance worker protections, particularly for domestic workers. It amends ORS 653.020 to clarify that certain companionship services provided to individuals unable to care for themselves are not exempt from labor protections if those services are provided by a third party engaged in the business of offering such services. Additionally, it amends ORS 653.547, which outlines requirements for employers of domestic workers, by refining the definition of companionship services that are exempt from certain labor standards, aligning it with federal regulations (29 C.F.R. 552.6) and ensuring that third-party employers providing these services are subject to the same protections as other employers. The bill aims to ensure that domestic workers, especially those employed by agencies, receive fair wages and rest periods.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/SB1518