Oregon Expands Lactation Protections

Oregon has enacted legislation (House Bill 2541), which expands lactation protections to agricultural workers. House Bill 2541 is effective immediately.

The Details

Existing laws require Oregon employers to support lactating employees by providing break time and space (other than a public restroom or toilet stall) to express milk at work for the employee's child who is 18 months of age or younger.

House Bill 2541 expands these protections to agricultural workers.

Next Steps

Update lactation policies and procedures and train supervisors on the changes under the law.