Direct answer: Portland (Multnomah County) requires paid sick leave for 6+ employees. Accrual 1 hour per 30 hours, max 40 hours/year, paid. This is stricter than Oregon state law.Source: https://www.portland.gov/; retrieved 2026-08-23.
This page summarizes a local ordinance for general guidance only. It is not legal advice. The controlling language is the official municipal code at the source link below.
Local ordinance vs Oregon state law
Provision
Portland
Oregon State
Employer threshold
6+ employees
10+ employees (6+ if Portland location)
Accrual rate
1 hour per 30 hours
1 hour per 30 hours worked
Max accrual
40 hours/year
40 hours/year
Paid / unpaid
paid
paid
Local insight
Portland lower threshold (6+) than rest of OR (10+).
Compliance go / no-go
Determine if your workforce meets the local threshold (6+ employees).
Accrue at 1 hour per 30 hours (or use a more generous PTO policy that meets/exceeds the local minimum).
Cap accrual at 40 hours/year; honor carryover per local rule.
Post the required notice and keep a written policy citing the local ordinance.
Portland may have private right of action / penalties for non-compliance — retain records.
What are the paid sick leave rules in Portland for 2026?
Portland requires paid sick leave for 6+ employees. Accrual: 1 hour per 30 hours. Max: 40 hours/year. Portland lower threshold (6+) than rest of OR (10+).
How does Portland sick leave differ from Oregon state law?
Lower (or no) employer threshold: 6+ employees vs state 10+ employees (6+ if Portland location). This makes the local ordinance stricter than the Oregon statewide standard.
Where can I find the official Portland sick leave ordinance?
The official text is published by the local agency: https://www.portland.gov/.