OR SB968

Public employers may deduct erroneous wage overpayments from employee paychecks, but only for overpayments that occurred within the preceding 364 days

Employers must provide written notice at least 10 calendar days before making any deduction, including an itemized statement of the overpayment amount and purpose

Deductions are capped at 5% of the employee's gross pay per pay period, unless the employee requests a greater percentage be deducted

Upon termination or separation from employment, employers may recoup any remaining overpayment balance from the employee's final paycheck

Increases the Bureau of Labor and Industries General Fund appropriation by $114,461 for the 2025-2027 biennium to handle paycheck overpayment wage claims from public employees