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Meal and rest break rules at work in Oregon
The U.S. Department of Labor's table of state meal-period laws lists, for Oregon, a half-hour meal period, relieved of all duty, for each work period of 6 to 8 hours. The U.S. Department of Labor's table of state rest-period laws lists, for Oregon, a paid 10-minute rest period for every 4 hours worked or major portion.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Sources checked November 2, 2026.
What the official sources say
- The U.S. Department of Labor's table of state meal-period laws lists, for Oregon, a half-hour meal period, relieved of all duty, for each work period of 6 to 8 hours. U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Length of Meal Period Required Under State Law. Checked November 2, 2026
- The U.S. Department of Labor's table of state rest-period laws lists, for Oregon, a paid 10-minute rest period for every 4 hours worked or major portion. U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Paid Rest Period Requirements Under State Law. Checked November 2, 2026
- The U.S. Department of Labor lists the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries as the state labor office for Oregon; its listed phone number is 971-245-3844. U.S. Department of Labor, State Labor Offices. Checked November 2, 2026
Official links
- U.S. Department of Labor: state meal-period laws
- U.S. Department of Labor: state rest-period laws
- Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries
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Questions
Where do these Oregon facts come from?
Each fact on this page is copied from an official source: U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Length of Meal Period Required Under State Law; U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Paid Rest Period Requirements Under State Law; U.S. Department of Labor, State Labor Offices. We checked that each source still says it on November 2, 2026. Rules and forms change, so open the official link and read the current version before you rely on it.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is educational only and is not legal advice. KeepMyProof is not a law firm. For advice about your situation, ask a lawyer licensed in Oregon or your court's self-help center.
Which papers should I keep for workplace evidence?
A good start: Handbook and policies; Pay stubs, schedules and hours; Messages sent to you; Dated notes of what happened; Complaints you made and the replies; Job reviews and warnings. Keep only papers you are allowed to have, write the date on each note, and keep originals somewhere safe.
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Educational only. Not legal advice.