Oregon Labor Contractor Wage Payment Bond
Overview
Get bonded as an Oregon labor contractor and protect the workers you place — that's the practical purpose behind the Oregon Labor Contractor Wage Payment Bond. Oregon requires labor contractors to carry this bond before the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) will issue or renew a labor contractor license. It guarantees that workers supplied by your operation receive the wages they are owed, even if your business cannot or does not pay. Holding this bond is your proof to BOLI and to the agricultural or other employers you serve that your operation stands behind its payroll obligations.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you recruit, solicit, supply, or place workers for a fee or other compensation in Oregon, you are classified as a labor contractor under Oregon law and this bond is a condition of your BOLI license. That includes farm labor contractors who place field workers with agricultural employers, as well as other labor contractors who supply workers to businesses across the state. If you are applying for a new labor contractor license or renewing an existing one, BOLI requires this bond to be on file before your license is issued. Operating as a labor contractor in Oregon without this bond in place puts your license — and your business — at immediate risk.
What is this Bond For?
This bond exists to protect the workers your operation places with employers throughout Oregon. If you fail to pay wages, benefits, or other compensation owed to those workers, a claim can be filed against the bond to recover what is owed. The Bureau of Labor and Industries, as the obligee, oversees this requirement and can act on behalf of workers who have not been paid. The bond is a financial guarantee that your wage obligations will be honored — it is not insurance for your business, but a protection mechanism for the workers who depend on you for their livelihoods.
When is it Required?
Renewal is a recurring obligation for Oregon labor contractors — this bond must remain continuously in force for your BOLI license to stay active. You are required to have this bond in place at the time of your initial license application and again at every license renewal cycle. A lapse in bond coverage is treated as a lapse in licensure, which means you cannot legally operate as a labor contractor in Oregon during any gap period. If your license term is approaching or BOLI has notified you of a renewal requirement, obtaining or reinstating this bond is the immediate next step.
Where Does it Apply?
This is a statewide Oregon requirement administered by the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries. It applies to labor contractors doing business anywhere within the state of Oregon, regardless of which county or region your workers are placed in. There is no local or county-level equivalent — the bond is tied to your BOLI-issued labor contractor license and covers your activities across the entire state.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and you'll be taken directly into the secure surety portal in a new tab. Fill in your business information, complete the application, and your bond documents are processed without waiting on an agent or making a phone call. Once issued, you'll have the documentation you need to submit to BOLI.
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