What is the maximum duration of an Oregon NDA non-compete?

12 months from the date of employment termination under ORS § 653.295.

Can Oregon employers require non-competes for low-salary workers?

No — ORS § 653.295 imposes a salary threshold (indexed annually). Employees earning below the threshold cannot be subject to enforceable non-competes.

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Oregon legal context

Oregon adopted the Uniform Trade Secrets Act at ORS §§ 646.461–646.475. Oregon's ORS § 653.295 strictly limits employee non-competes — they must be in writing, given before hire or at promotion, the employee must earn above a specific salary threshold, and the duration cannot exceed 12 months. Confidentiality clauses are governed by ORS § 653.295(4) and remain broadly enforceable.

Key OR statutes

Oregon Uniform Trade Secrets Act
ORS §§ 646.461–646.475
UTSA-style trade secret framework.
Employee Non-Compete Statute
ORS § 653.295
Requires advance notice, salary threshold, and 12-month maximum duration.
DTSA
18 U.S.C. §§ 1833–1839
Federal whistleblower immunity notice required.

Oregon-specific considerations

12-Month Maximum Non-Compete
Employee non-competes cannot exceed 12 months from termination under ORS § 653.295.
Salary Threshold
Non-competes are unenforceable against employees earning below the statutory salary threshold (indexed annually).
Advance Notice Required
Non-competes must be provided in writing before hire or upon promotion.
Confidentiality Distinct
Pure confidentiality and trade secret clauses are not subject to the same restrictions.