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Oregon Compliance Training
Requirements 2026

Navigate Oregon's Workplace Fairness Act training requirements, OR-OSHA, and Food Handler Card mandates with state-approved online courses.
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Compliance Requirements

Each area below connects directly to employer policies, training requirements, recordkeeping, and workforce management.

Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Prevention Training (OR Workplace Fairness Act)

ALL Oregon employers regardless of employee count
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Requirements

  • Provide written anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policy to all employees at hire
  • Training for all employees within 1 year of hire
  • Refresher training every 2 years
  • Required training content: prohibited conduct under ORS 659A, complaint procedures, anti-retaliation, BOLI resources
  • Supervisors: additional training on complaint investigation and response

Key Standards

OR Workplace Fairness Act (SB 479, effective October 1, 2020); ORS 659A (Oregon Equality Act); BOLI guidance

Penalties

OR BOLI: up to $50,000; civil suits with compensatory damages and attorney fees

Deadline: Policy at hire; training within 1 year of hire; every 2 years thereafter.

Oregon Food Handler Card

ALL food workers employed in Oregon food service establishments
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Requirements

  • Valid Oregon Food Handler Card required within 30 days of starting work
  • Covers: foodborne illness prevention, personal hygiene, time/temperature control, cross-contamination, cleaning/sanitizing
  • Card valid for 3 years
  • Available in English, Spanish, and other languages
  • Administered by Oregon Health Authority (OHA); online testing available

Key Standards

OAR 333-150-0000; Oregon Revised Statutes; OR Health Authority food handler program

Penalties

Health code violations; facility citations; fines from county/local health authorities; establishment closure

Deadline: Within 30 days of starting work in food service. Renewal every 3 years.

Oregon OSHA (OR-OSHA) Workplace Safety

All Oregon employers (state OSHA plan under ORS 654)
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Requirements

  • Written Accident Prevention Program (APP) required for all employers
  • Industry-specific safety training per OAR 437 divisions
  • Ergonomics: OR-OSHA has specific ergonomics rules (OAR 437 Division 2/N) — one of only a few states
  • Hazard Communication per OAR 437-002-0360
  • Recordkeeping: OSHA 300 log maintenance and annual posting

Key Standards

Oregon Safe Employment Act (ORS 654); OAR 437 (OR-OSHA safety standards); Oregon adopts federal OSHA + state-specific rules

Penalties

Up to $7,000 per serious violation; up to $70,000 for willful violations; criminal penalties for worker deaths

Deadline: At hire and as required by applicable OAR 437 standards. APP must be maintained continuously.

Family and Medical Leave Act: Employer Obligations

Oregon employers — Paid Leave Oregon (all sizes) and federal FMLA (50+ employees)
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Requirements

  • Understand FMLA eligibility criteria and the leave entitlements employees are owed
  • Meet employer obligations: written notice to employees, leave designation, and recordkeeping
  • Create and implement transparent FMLA leave policies and procedures
  • Coordinate FMLA with Paid Leave Oregon — provide written notice and display the required poster
  • Maintain benefits during leave, restore employees on return, and avoid interference or retaliation

Key Standards

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), 29 U.S.C. §2601; Paid Leave Oregon (ORS 657B); US DOL & OR Employment Dept guidance

Penalties

US DOL enforcement for FMLA violations; OR Employment Dept penalties for non-payment; retaliation/interference claims under ORS 659A

Deadline: Notice at hire; ongoing compliance. Paid Leave Oregon benefits effective Sept 2023.

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Required Courses for Oregon

6 courses mapped to the compliance areas above

Oregon Compliance Essentials

All required and recommended courses for complete Oregon coverage

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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace National

This interactive course equips employees with the knowledge to recognize harassment, take appropriate action, and support a respectful and inclusive work environment through realistic scenarios, interactive exercises, and assessments.

  • 60 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$9.95 per person

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Preventing Sexual Harassment for Managers Course

Because managers act on behalf of their employer, they have heightened responsibilities for preventing and responding to sexual harassment. This course covers recognizing misconduct, responding to complaints, and meeting the training requirements enacted by federal, state, and local lawmakers.

  • 60 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$14.95 per person

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Preventing Sexual Harassment for Employees Course

Helps all employees understand their role in promoting a respectful, harassment-free workplace — covering what constitutes sexual harassment, its impact on coworkers and the work environment, and how to respond and report concerns.

  • 60 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$14.95 per person

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Food Handler Training Course (Oregon Food Handler Card prep)

Our online Food Handlers training course provides ANSI accredited, video-based learning to teach you what you need to know about food safety.

  • 120 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$10.00 per person

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Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) Course (for APP)

Many employers have written Injury and Illness Prevention Programs (IIPPs or I2P2s) to help protect their workers from health and safety hazards on the job. This training describes IIPP program elements so employees know where to go with questions, concerns and ideas about safety and health issues.

  • 18 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$29.95 per person

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OSHA 10: General Industry

This DOL-recognized, OSHA-authorized 10-hour program covers walking-working surfaces, electrical safety, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, hazard communication under GHS, PPE, emergency action plans, and more — fully aligned with 29 CFR Part 1910.

  • 600 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$59.00 per person

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Multi-State Considerations

Multi-state employers face differences across jurisdictions in definitions, coverage thresholds, employee protections, documentation requirements, and enforcement approaches. Oregon obligations apply based on where work is performed, where an employee resides, and how a role is structured. A state-specific approach prevents Oregon standards from being diluted by broad national policies while supporting consistent governance across the organization.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Oregon's Workplace Fairness Act (SB 479, effective October 1, 2020) requires ALL Oregon employers — regardless of size — to provide training on ORS 659A prohibitions against harassment and discrimination. Training must be completed within 1 year of hire and every 2 years thereafter.

Under OAR 333-150-0000, all food workers in Oregon must obtain a valid Oregon Food Handler Card within 30 days of starting work. The card is valid for 3 years and covers food safety essentials. It is available from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) online.

OR-OSHA is Oregon's state OSHA plan under ORS 654, enforced by the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division. It adopts all federal OSHA standards plus state-specific rules, including one of the country's only ergonomics standards (OAR 437, Division 2/N). OR-OSHA typically enforces more strictly than federal OSHA.

All Oregon employers must notify employees of their Paid Leave Oregon rights, display the required poster, and train HR/managers on leave administration. Employers with 25+ employees pay an employer share of premiums. Benefits of up to 12 weeks paid leave became available September 3, 2023.

Yes. All Oregon employers must have a written Accident Prevention Program (APP) under OR-OSHA requirements (OAR 437-001-0765). The APP must address hazard identification, control measures, and employee safety training.

The Workplace Fairness Act (ORS 659A) applies to ALL Oregon employers regardless of the number of employees. This is broader than many other states' requirements and means even a 1-person employer must provide training and have a written anti-harassment policy.

Oregon is one of the few states with a specific ergonomics rule (OAR 437, Division 2/N) that requires employers in specified industries to assess ergonomic risks, implement controls, and train employees. Industries covered include healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and others.

Yes. Coggno's sexual harassment prevention courses cover ORS 659A-required content including harassment definitions, prohibited conduct, complaint procedures, and anti-retaliation. The courses are delivered online in a self-paced, interactive format suitable for annual compliance cycles.

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