Workplace Discrimination in Oregon Jumps 233 Percent Putting the State Among the Worst in the Nation

Workplace discriminatory bias has risen by 233% in Oregon from 2015 to 2024, placing it in fourth position of states with the highest discrimination rate in the U.S.

The study by the online HR platform, Techr, shows that Oregon has experienced a sharp increase in workplace discrimination based on national origin.

Analyzing data from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to identify states with the highest percentage increases annually over the past decade, Techr found that the number of discrimination cases in Oregon during the decade rose alarmingly from 21 to 70.

Techr says the sharp surge of cases reported in Oregon indicates that the state may be facing cultural, demographic, or economic shifts.

Employers Must Prioritize Robust Anti-Discrimination Training

“Employers in these regions should prioritize robust anti-discrimination training, clear reporting channels, and inclusive workplace practices to protect workers from national-origin bias,” advises Techr.

The researchers say the data highlights a critical workplace challenge to avoid missed promotions and wrongful termination.

The States in the Top 10 Most Discriminatory Workplace Study

Top of the discrimination list is Rhode Island with a staggering 1,450% increase in the 10 years studied, from two cases reported in 2015 to 31 cases in 2024.

The U.S. states that are among the Top 10 most Discriminatory workplaces, in descending order, are: Rhode Island, Nebraska, South Dakota, Oregon, Montana, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Iowa, and Washington.