2025 Regular SessionOregon Legislature

HB2545: Relating to labor standards for agricultural workers; declaring an emergency.

Legislative Summary

The Act would prohibit employers from firing farmworkers without cause. The Act takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). Prohibits employers from terminating an agricultural worker unless the termination is for cause. Sets forth the conditions that must be satisfied in order to determine the existence of cause. Provides remedies for agricultural workers alleging a retaliation or a violation of the for cause standard. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

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Bill History

1/13/2025
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
House of Representatives
1/17/2025
Referred to Labor and Workplace Standards with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/13/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Labor and Workplace Standards(House of Representatives)

Sponsors

Democrat: 1

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/1/197028.9 KB
Analysis
Analysis1/1/1970317.2 KB