Question 1

Is PEO licensing required in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Oregon requires PEOs to obtain an employee leasing license through the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS). The PEO must file Worker Leasing Notices with DCBS and its workers' compensation carrier within 14 days of each new client.

Question 2

What notice requirements apply to PEO client changes in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

Within 14 days of the effective date of a service contract, the PEO must file a Worker Leasing Notice (Form 440-2465) with DCBS and its workers' compensation carrier. When a client is dropped, a Worker Leasing Termination Notice (Form 440-3271) must be sent 30 days in advance to the client, the carrier, and the department.

Question 3

What is the SUI taxable wage base in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

The 2026 SUI taxable wage base in Oregon is $56,700, which is up from $54,300 in 2025. New employers pay a flat rate of 2.4%. Oregon follows the provider-level model where the PEO maintains its own state unemployment insurance account.

Question 4

Does Oregon have a paid leave mandate?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Paid Leave Oregon requires employers with 25 or more employees to pay an employer share of 0.4% for 2026, in addition to employee contributions. The program is administered through the Employment Department.

Question 5

What are Oregon's minimum wage rates?

Accepted Answer

Oregon has a tiered minimum wage system: $15.55 statewide, $16.80 in the Portland metro area, and $14.55 in non-urban counties. These rates are adjusted annually on July 1.

Question 6

How does workers' compensation work in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

Oregon has a competitive workers' compensation market. SAIF Corporation is the state-chartered insurer, but private carriers are also available. Every comp policy covers leased workers through the PEO's master arrangement.

Oregon PEO FAQs: Licensing, Paid Leave, and Notice Requirements

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