Oregon

Key facts

EEOC filing deadline

300 days (FEPA work-sharing state)

State agency deadline

1 year to BOLI

Employer coverage

1 or more employees

State law

Oregon Unlawful Employment Practices (ORS Chapter 659A)

State court statute of limitations

5 years (one of the longest in the country)

Additional protections beyond federal law

• •Sexual orientation
• •Gender identity
• •Marital status
• •Domestic partnership status
• •Expunged juvenile record
• •Uniform service (military status)

How it works

Oregon has a work-sharing agreement with the EEOC. A charge filed with Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) is generally also considered filed with the EEOC ("dual-filed"), and vice versa. You usually only need to file once.

Key notes

Oregon's 5-year state court SOL is among the longest in the country, giving workers a long window to pursue state claims. The one-employee threshold is broadly inclusive. Oregon also has strong whistleblower protections under ORS 659A.199 and among the most comprehensive family leave laws in the country.