ORS § 657.060 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.060
657.060 Employment
Status: in_force

(1) “Employment” does not include service performed by a person in the employ of a son, daughter, or spouse, and service performed by a child under the age of 18 in the employ of the father or mother.

(2) “Employment” does not include service performed as foster care parents certified by the Department of Human Services or approved by a child-caring agency as defined in ORS 418.205 (Definitions for ORS 418.205 to 418.327, 418.330, 418.470, 418.475, 418.950 to 418.970 and 418.992 to 418.998) . [Amended by 1975 c.334 §1; 1987 c.857 §1; 2016 c.106 §55]

Source: Section 657.060 — Employment; family service and foster care excluded , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 653.616 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 653 / Section 653.616
653.616 Allowable uses of sick time
Status: in_force

An employee may use sick time earned under ORS 653.606 (Employee count) :

(1) For an employee’s mental or physical illness, injury or health condition, need for medical diagnosis, care or treatment of a mental or physical illness, injury or health condition or need for preventive medical care.

(2) For care of a family member with a mental or physical illness, injury or health condition, care of a family member who needs medical diagnosis, care, or treatment of a mental or physical illness, injury or health condition or care of a family member who needs preventive medical care.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 659A.153 (Covered employers) , for any other purpose specified in ORS 659A.159 (Purposes for which family leave may be taken) .

(4) For a purpose specified in ORS 659A.272 (Employer required to provide leave) , notwithstanding ORS 659A.270 (Definitions for ORS 659A.270 to 659A.285) (1).

(5) To donate accrued sick time to another employee if the other employee uses the donated sick time for a purpose specified in this section and the employer has a policy that allows an employee to donate sick time to a coworker for a purpose specified in this section.

(6) In the event of a public health emergency. For purposes of this subsection, a public health emergency includes, but is not limited to:

(a) Closure of the employee’s place of business, or the school or place of care of the employee’s child, by order of a public official due to a public health emergency;

(b) A determination by a lawful public health authority or by a health care provider that the presence of the employee or the family member of the employee in the community would jeopardize the health of others, such that the employee must provide self care or care for the family member; or

(c) The exclusion of the employee from the workplace under any law or rule that requires the employer to exclude the employee from the workplace for health reasons. [2015 c.537 §6]

Source: Section 653.616 — Allowable uses of sick time , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors653.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 652.335 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 652 / Section 652.335
652.335 Liability of liquor dispenser licensee for wage claims of certain individuals
Status: in_force

(1) A person operating a commercial establishment where food is cooked and served who holds a full on-premises sales license issued under ORS 471.175 (Full on-premises sales license) is liable for all valid wage claims of individuals employed in the kitchen facilities and dining space of such establishment who are not employed by such person, if the wage claims cannot be enforced against the employer of such individuals. The Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries may in such a case proceed under ORS 652.310 (Definitions of employer and employee) to 652.414 (Procedure for payment from fund) against the person operating the establishment as if that person had employed the individuals assigning the wage claims.

(2) This section does not impose any liability not otherwise imposed by law for compensation for the performance of an individual’s personal services in excess of a period of 60 days, nor does it subject the person operating an establishment described in this section to criminal penalties for violation of any law providing for payment of wages. [1961 c.475 §2; 1999 c.351 §40]

Source: Section 652.335 — Liability of liquor dispenser licensee for wage claims of certain individuals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors652.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.400 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.400
657.400 Employment Department Special Fraud Control Fund
Status: in_force

(1) There is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund, the Employment Department Special Fraud Control Fund. The Employment Department Special Fraud Control Fund shall consist of moneys collected or received by the Employment Department as follows:

(a) Interest and penalties described under ORS 657.310 (Repayment or deduction of benefits paid due to misrepresentation by recipient) (7)(b).

(b) All gifts to, interest on or profits earned by the Employment Department Special Fraud Control Fund.

(2) The moneys in the Employment Department Special Fraud Control Fund are continuously appropriated to the Employment Department and may not be appropriated, transferred or otherwise made available to any other state agency.

(3) All amounts in the Employment Department Special Fraud Control Fund shall be used for the following purposes, as included in the biennial budget of the Employment Department and approved by the Legislative Assembly:

(a) Administrative costs associated with the prevention, discovery and collection of unemployment benefit overpayments;

(b) Costs associated with the Lost Wages Assistance program administered by the department pursuant to a grant agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency under authority established by the presidential memorandum issued on August 8, 2020, on the subject of Authorizing the Other Needs Assistance Program for Major Disaster Declarations Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019; and

(c) Administrative costs associated with other benefit programs administered by the department.

(4) If, under subsection (3)(b) of this section, the Employment Department uses any amounts for the purpose of reimbursing the Federal Emergency Management Agency for overpayments of benefits under the Lost Wages Assistance program:

(a) Any amounts of overpayments collected from the debtor by the department shall be deposited in the Employment Department Special Fraud Control Fund.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The department may collect such overpayments under the provisions of this chapter as if the amounts were overpayments of regular benefits; or

(B) The Director of the Employment Department may waive collection of such overpayments if the director determines that it is administratively impracticable to pursue collection. [1997 c.372 §9; 2007 c.87 §5; 2013 c.703 §4; 2021 c.259 §1]

CONTRIBUTIONS BY EMPLOYERS; COVERAGE; RATE

Source: Section 657.400 — Employment Department Special Fraud Control Fund; use of funds; Lost Wages Assistance benefit overpayments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657b.360 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657b / Section 657b.360
657B.360 Determining number of employees employed by employer
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, for purposes of ORS 657B.060 (Job protection) and 657B.150 (Contributions) , the Director of the Employment Department shall establish by rule a method to determine on an annual basis the number of employees employed by an employer. The method shall require that the determination be based on the average number of employees employed by the employer in the 12-month period immediately preceding the date on which the determination is made.

(2) A replacement worker who is hired to temporarily replace an eligible employee during a period of family leave, medical leave or safe leave shall not be counted as an employee for purposes of determining the number of employees employed by an employer. [2019 c.700 §35]

Source: Section 657B.360 — Determining number of employees employed by employer; replacement workers; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 661.040 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 661 / Section 661.040
661.040 Limitations on fees charged laborers by collective bargaining agents
Status: in_force

(1) No organization, association or person, legally authorized to act as collective bargaining agent or representative of laboring people, shall make any charge or exaction for initiation fees, dues, fines or other exactions, which will create a fund in excess of the legitimate requirements of such organization, association or person, in carrying out the lawful purpose or activities of such organization, association or person.

(2) Every such organization, association and person shall keep accurate books itemizing all receipts and expenditures and the purpose of such expenditures.

(3) Any member of any labor organization or association is entitled at all reasonable times to inspect the books, records and accounts of such association or organization, or any agent or representative thereof, and to have an accounting of all money and property thereof.

(4) The circuit courts of this state, and the judges thereof, have jurisdiction to enforce this section, including full power to issue restraining orders and temporary and permanent injunctions, and such other and further orders as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out and enforce this section.

Source: Section 661.040 — Limitations on fees charged laborers by collective bargaining agents; access to and inspection of records; accounting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors661.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.010 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.010
656.010 Treatment by spiritual means
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require a worker who in good faith relies on or is treated by prayer or spiritual means by a duly accredited practitioner of a well-recognized church to undergo any medical or surgical treatment nor shall such worker or the dependents of the worker be deprived of any compensation payments to which the worker would have been entitled if medical or surgical treatment were employed, and the employer or insurance carrier may pay for treatment by prayer or spiritual means. [1965 c.285 §41c]

Source: Section 656.010 — Treatment by spiritual means , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 651.050 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 651 / Section 651.050
651.050 Duties of commissioner
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries shall cause to be enforced:

(1) All laws regulating the employment of adults and minors.

(2) All laws established for the protection of the health, lives and limbs of persons employed in workshops, factories, mills and other places.

(3) All laws enacted for the protection of employees.

(4) Laws which declare it to be a misdemeanor on the part of employers to require as a condition of employment the surrender of any rights of citizenship.

(5) Laws regulating and prescribing the qualifications of persons in apprenticeable trades and crafts, and similar laws. [Amended by 1959 c.406 §31; 1979 c.225 §2; 1981 c.851 §1; 1987 c.414 §90; 1995 c.386 §3]

Source: Section 651.050 — Duties of commissioner , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors651.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 653.320 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 653 / Section 653.320
653.320 Employment of children under 14 years
Status: in_force

(1) No child under the age of 14 years shall be employed in any work, or labor of any form for wages or other compensation to whomsoever payable, during the term when the public schools of the town, district or city in which the child resides are in session.

(2) Except as provided in subsections (3) and (4) of this section, no child under 14 years of age shall be employed or permitted to work in, or in connection with, any place of business.

(3) The Bureau of Labor and Industries may allow children between the ages of 12 and 14 to be employed in any suitable work during any school vacation extending over a term of two weeks and may issue permits therefor. The bureau shall exercise careful discretion as to the character of such employment and its effect on the physical and moral well-being of the child.

(4) Exceptions may be made by the bureau exempting a minor or class of minors from the provisions of this section. [Amended by 1971 c.625 §1; 2013 c.296 §24]

Source: Section 653.320 — Employment of children under 14 years; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors653.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 654.290 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 654 / Section 654.290
654.290 Applicability of Administrative Procedures Act
Status: in_force

(1) Promulgation by the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services or by the Workers’ Compensation Board of regulations, rules and standards authorized by ORS 654.001 (Short title) to 654.295 (Application of Oregon Safe Employment Act) , 654.412 (Definitions for ORS 654.412 to 654.423) to 654.423 (Use of physical force by health care employee in self-defense against assault) and 654.750 (Definitions for ORS 654.750 to 654.780) to 654.780 (Providing basic information to employees) , and any judicial review thereof, shall be as provided in ORS chapter 183.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 183.315 (Application of provisions of chapter to certain agencies) (1), the issuance of orders pursuant to ORS 654.001 (Short title) to 654.295 (Application of Oregon Safe Employment Act) , 654.412 (Definitions for ORS 654.412 to 654.423) to 654.423 (Use of physical force by health care employee in self-defense against assault) and 654.750 (Definitions for ORS 654.750 to 654.780) to 654.780 (Providing basic information to employees) , the conduct of hearings in contested cases and the judicial review thereof shall be as provided in ORS chapter 183, except that:

(a) The chairperson of the Workers’ Compensation Board or the designee of the chairperson shall employ Administrative Law Judges to hold hearings in contested cases.

(b) The order of an Administrative Law Judge in a contested case shall be deemed to be a final order of the board.

(c) The director shall have the same right to judicial review of the order of an Administrative Law Judge as any person who is adversely affected or aggrieved by such final order.

(d) Affected employees or their authorized representative shall be accorded an opportunity to participate as parties in hearings.

(3) Administrative Law Judges shall be members in good standing of the Oregon State Bar and possess such other qualifications as the board may prescribe, and shall be employed in accordance with ORS 656.724 (Administrative Law Judges) . [1973 c.833 §35 (enacted in lieu of 654.040, 654.065, 654.070, 654.075 and 654.080); 1975 c.759 §18; 1977 c.804 §43; 1999 c.876 §1]

Source: Section 654.290 — Applicability of Administrative Procedures Act; Administrative Law Judge qualifications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors654.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 653.020 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 653 / Section 653.020
653.020 Excluded employees
Status: in_force

ORS 653.010 (Definitions for ORS 653.010 to 653.261) to 653.261 (Minimum employment conditions) do not apply to any of the following employees:

(1) An individual employed in agriculture if:

(a) Such individual is employed as a hand harvest or pruning laborer and is paid on a piece-rate basis in an operation which has been, and is customarily and generally recognized as having been, paid on a piece-rate basis in the region of employment and is employed by an employer who did not, during any calendar quarter during the preceding year, use more than 500 piece-rate-work-days of agricultural labor;

(b) Such individual is the parent, spouse, child or other member of the employer’s immediate family;

(c) Such individual:

(A) Is employed as a hand harvest or pruning laborer and is paid on a piece-rate basis in an operation which has been, and is customarily and generally recognized as having been, paid on a piece-rate basis in the region of employment;

(B) Commutes daily from a permanent residence to the farm on which the individual is so employed; and

(C) Has been employed in agricultural labor less than 13 weeks during the preceding calendar year;

(d) Such individual, other than an individual described in paragraph (c) of this subsection:

(A) Is 16 years of age or under and is employed as a hand harvest laborer, is paid on a piece-rate basis in an operation which has been, and is customarily and generally recognized as having been, paid on a piece-rate basis in the region of employment; and

(B) Is paid at the same piece-rate as employees over 16 years of age on the same farm; or

(e) Such employee is principally engaged in the range production of livestock and earns a salary and is paid on a salary basis.

(2) An individual employed in domestic service on a casual basis in or about a family home.

(3) An individual engaged in administrative, executive or professional work who:

(a) Performs predominantly intellectual, managerial or creative tasks;

(b) Exercises discretion and independent judgment; and

(c) Earns a salary and is paid on a salary basis.

(4) An individual employed by the United States.

(5) An individual who is employed by an institution whose function is primary or secondary education, and in which the individual is an enrolled student.

(6) An individual engaged in the capacity of an outside salesperson or taxicab operator.

(7) An individual domiciled at a place of employment for the purpose of being available for emergency or occasional duties for time other than that spent performing these duties, provided that when the individual performs emergency or occasional duties, the individual must be paid no less than the wage specified in ORS 653.025 (Minimum wage rate) .

(8) An individual paid for specified hours of employment, the only purpose of which is to be available for recall to duty.

(9) An individual domiciled at multiunit accommodations designed to provide other people with temporary or permanent lodging, for the purpose of maintenance, management or assisting in the management of same.

(10) An individual employed on a seasonal basis at:

(a) An organized camp operated for profit that generates gross annual income of less than $500,000; or

(b) A nonprofit organized camp.

(11) An individual employed at a nonprofit conference ground or center operated for educational, charitable or religious purposes.

(12) An individual who performs services as a volunteer firefighter, as defined in ORS 652.050 (Definitions for ORS 652.050 to 652.080) .

(13) An individual who performs child care services in the home of the individual or in the home of the child.

(14) An individual employed in domestic service employment in or about a family home to provide companionship services for individuals who, because of age or infirmity, are unable to care for themselves.

(15) An individual who performs service as a caddy at a golf course in an established program for the training and supervision of caddies under the direction of a person who is an employee of the golf course.

(16) An individual who volunteers as a golf course marshal if:

(a) The services the individual provides are limited to monitoring starting times and speed of play and informing golfers of golf course etiquette;

(b) The individual is not allowed to provide volunteer golf course marshal services for more than 30 hours in a calendar week; and

(c) The individual receives no wage other than golf passes for providing the volunteer golf course marshal services.

(17) An individual employed as a resident manager by an adult foster home that is licensed pursuant to ORS 443.705 (Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825) to 443.825 (Disposition of penalties recovered) and who is domiciled at the adult foster home.

(18) An individual residing in a mobile home park or manufactured dwelling park designed to provide other people with temporary or permanent lodging, for the purpose of maintenance, management or in assisting in the management of same.

(19) An individual who volunteers as a campground host and who resides in a campground owned by a public agency that provides temporary accommodations for travelers, whether under public or private management, and who provides information and emergency assistance.

(20) An individual who:

(a) Is registered with the National Ski Patrol or a similar nonprofit ski patrol organization as a nonprofessional ski patroller and who receives no wage other than passes authorizing access to and use of a ski area, as defined in ORS 30.970 (Definitions for ORS 30.970 to 30.990) , for performing ski patrol services, including but not limited to services related to preserving the safety of and providing information to skiers or snowboarders; or

(b) Receives no wage other than passes authorizing access to and use of a ski area, as defined in ORS 30.970 (Definitions for ORS 30.970 to 30.990) , for performing services directly related to the organizing or conducting of skiing or snowboarding races or other similar competitions that are:

(A) Sponsored and organized by a nonprofit corporation, as defined in ORS 65.001 (Definitions) ; and

(B) Held in a ski area, as defined in ORS 30.970 (Definitions for ORS 30.970 to 30.990) . [1967 c.596 §3; 1971 c.758 §3; 1973 c.383 §1; 1977 c.238 §1; 1979 c.153 §1; 1981 c.361 §1; 1983 c.319 §3; 1989 c.446 §2; 1991 c.829 §1; 1991 c.870 §1; 1993 c.494 §1; 1995 c.466 §1; 1995 c.497 §1; 1997 c.300 §1; 2008 c.32 §1; 2011 c.376 §1]

Source: Section 653.020 — Excluded employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors653.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.825 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.825
657.825 Expenditure of federal funds
Status: in_force

(1) All moneys in the Unemployment Compensation Administration Fund which are received from the federal government or any agency thereof or which are appropriated by this state for the purposes described in ORS 657.820 (Unemployment Compensation Administration Fund) shall be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of this chapter.

(2) If any moneys received for the Unemployment Compensation Administration Fund under title III of the Social Security Act or the Wagner-Peyser Act are found by the Secretary of Labor, because of any action or contingency, to have been lost or been expended for purposes other than, or in amounts in excess of, those found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper administration of this chapter, it is the policy of this state that such moneys shall be replaced by moneys appropriated for such purpose from the General Fund of this state to the Unemployment Compensation Administration Fund for expenditure as provided in ORS 657.820 (Unemployment Compensation Administration Fund) . Upon receipt of notice of such a finding by the Secretary of Labor, the Director of the Employment Department promptly shall report the amount required for such replacement to the Governor. The Governor shall, at the earliest opportunity, submit to the legislature a request for the appropriation of such amount. This section shall not be construed to relieve this state of its obligations with respect to funds received prior to July 1, 1941, pursuant to title III of the Social Security Act. [Amended by 1969 c.703 §2]

Source: Section 657.825 — Expenditure of federal funds; restitution of moneys lost or improperly expended , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657b.025 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657b / Section 657b.025
657B.025 Coordination of leave
Status: in_force

Any family leave or medical leave taken under this chapter must be taken concurrently with any leave taken by an eligible employee under ORS 659A.150 (Definitions for ORS 659A.150 to 659A.186) to 659A.186 (Exclusivity of provisions) or under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (P.L. 103-3) for the same purposes. [2019 c.700 §5]

Source: Section 657B.025 — Coordination of leave , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657b.440 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657b / Section 657b.440
657B.440 Employer required to provide notice advising employees of rights and duties
Status: in_force

(1) An employer shall provide written notice to each employee of the duties and rights of an eligible employee under this chapter in accordance with rules adopted by the Director of the Employment Department. At a minimum, the notice must advise the employee of the following:

(a) The right of an eligible employee to claim and receive family and medical leave insurance benefits under this chapter;

(b) The procedure for filing a claim for benefits under ORS 657B.090 (Claim for benefits) ;

(c) That an eligible employee must provide notice to an employer before the employee commences leave, as required under ORS 657B.040 (Notice to employers prior to commencing leave) , and a description of the penalties for failure to comply with the notice requirements;

(d) The right of an eligible employee to job protection and benefits continuation under ORS 657B.060 (Job protection) ;

(e) The right of an eligible employee to appeal a decision or determination made by the director under ORS 657B.410 (Appeals process, generally) ;

(f) That discrimination and retaliatory personnel actions against an employee for inquiring about the family and medical leave insurance program established under ORS 657B.340 (Family and medical leave insurance program) , giving notification of leave under the program, taking leave under the program or claiming family and medical leave insurance benefits are prohibited;

(g) The right of an eligible employee to bring a civil action or to file a complaint for violation of ORS 657B.060 (Job protection) or 657B.070 (Denying leave) ; and

(h) That any health information related to family leave, medical leave or safe leave provided to an employer by an employee is confidential and may not be released without the permission of the employee unless state or federal law or a court order permits or requires disclosure.

(2) A notice provided to an employee under this section must be in the language the employer typically uses to communicate with the employee.

(3) The director shall make available to employers a model notice that meets the requirements of this section. [2019 c.700 §8]

Source: Section 657B.440 — Employer required to provide notice advising employees of rights and duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 660.367 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 660 / Section 660.367
660.367 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that the development of green jobs is essential to the economic well-being of Oregonians and encourages the Governor to support clean technology and efforts to prepare workers for employment in green jobs. [2009 c.887 §8]

Note: 660.367 (Legislative findings) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 660 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 660.367 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors660.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.065 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.065
657.065 Employment
Status: in_force

(1) “Employment” does not include service performed in the employ of the United States Government or any instrumentality of the United States, except that if the Congress of the United States permits states to require any instrumentalities of the United States to make payments into an unemployment fund under a state unemployment insurance law, then, to the extent permitted by Congress, and after the date such permission becomes effective, this chapter shall be effective as to such instrumentalities and as to services performed for such instrumentalities in the same manner, to the same extent and on the same terms as to all other employers, employing units, individuals and services. However, if this state is not certified by the Secretary of Labor under section 3304(c) of title 26, United States Code, for any year, then the payments required of such instrumentalities with respect to such year shall be deemed to have been erroneously collected within the meaning of ORS 657.510 (Refunds) and shall be refunded by the Director of the Employment Department from the fund in accordance with ORS 657.510 (Refunds) .

(2) “Employment” does not include services that are performed in the employ of the state, any political subdivision or instrumentality of the state or an Indian tribe:

(a) As an elected public official.

(b) In a position that, under or pursuant to laws of this state or tribal laws, is designated as a policymaking or advisory position the performance of the duties of which ordinarily does not require more than eight hours per week.

(c) As an employee serving on a temporary basis in case of fire, storm, earthquake, flood or similar emergency.

(d) As a member of a legislative body or a member of the judiciary.

(e) By an adult in custody in a custodial or penal institution when such services are performed for the custodial or penal institution in which the adult in custody is confined.

(f) As a member of the Oregon Army National Guard or Oregon Air National Guard.

(3) The provisions of ORS 657.425 (Election of coverage for services that do not constitute employment as defined in this chapter) permitting election of coverage for services that do not constitute “employment” do not apply to services performed as an elected public or tribal official.

(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 657.025 (Employer) , “employer” means any state government, political subdivision or Indian tribe employing unit. [Amended by 1955 c.655 §4; 1957 c.682 §2; subsection (2) enacted as 1957 c.682 §4; 1959 c.398 §2; 1959 c.665 §1; 1961 c.452 §1; 1969 c.275 §1; 1971 c.463 §9; 1973 c.715 §2; 1975 c.156 §2; 1977 c.446 §3; 2001 c.572 §7; 2019 c.213 §114]

Source: Section 657.065 — Employment; governmental service excluded; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 659a.130 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 659a / Section 659a.130
659A.130 Conditions that do not constitute impairment
Status: in_force

For the purposes of ORS 659A.112 (Employment discrimination) to 659A.139 (Construction of ORS 659A.103 to 659A.145) , the following conditions are not physical or mental impairments, and an individual with one or more of the following conditions does not have a disability for the purposes of ORS 659A.112 (Employment discrimination) to 659A.139 (Construction of ORS 659A.103 to 659A.145) solely by reason of that condition:

(1) Pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism or other sexual behavior disorders.

(2) Compulsive gambling, kleptomania or pyromania.

(3) Psychoactive substance use disorders resulting from current illegal use of drugs. [Formerly 659.446; 2007 c.70 §294; 2009 c.508 §10; 2019 c.71 §2; 2021 c.367 §36]

Source: Section 659A.130 — Conditions that do not constitute impairment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 663.255 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 663 / Section 663.255
663.255 Injunctive relief without notice
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 663.250 (Priority of investigating certain unfair labor practice charges) :

(1) No temporary restraining order shall be issued without notice unless a petition alleges that substantial and irreparable injury to the charging party will be unavoidable. Such a temporary restraining order is effective for no longer than five days and is void at the expiration of that period.

(2) The Employment Relations Board shall not apply for a restraining order under ORS 663.235 (Injunctive relief authorized upon issuance of unfair labor practice complaint) if a charge against the employer under ORS 663.120 (Employer unfair labor practices) (2) has been filed and, after the preliminary investigation, the board has reasonable cause to believe that the charge is true and that a complaint should issue. [1971 c.729 §35; 1975 c.147 §17]

Source: Section 663.255 — Injunctive relief without notice; when board not to apply for injunctive relief , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors663.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.410 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.410
657.410 Minimum wage for employee without fixed wage
Status: in_force

For the purpose of determining the contribution of an employer, if a worker is not employed at a fixed wage, after a fair hearing, the Director of the Employment Department may establish a minimum wage at which such worker shall be carried on the payroll of the employer.

Source: Section 657.410 — Minimum wage for employee without fixed wage , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 653.272 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 653 / Section 653.272
653.272 Overtime requirements for agricultural workers
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, an employer may not permit, require or suffer an agricultural worker to work a total number of hours in excess of:

(a) For calendar years 2023 and 2024, 55 hours in one workweek.

(b) For calendar years 2025 and 2026, 48 hours in one workweek.

(c) For calendar year 2027 and each year thereafter, 40 hours in one workweek.

(2) An employer may permit, require or suffer an agricultural worker to work more than the maximum allowable hours in one workweek provided under subsection (1) of this section if the employer compensates the agricultural worker at one and one-half times the worker’s regular rate of pay for each overtime hour or portion of an hour that the worker works in excess of the maximum allowable hours.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) For purposes of this section, a workweek may begin on any day of the week and at any hour of the day and need not coincide with a calendar week.

(b) An employer may change the beginning of an agricultural worker’s workweek if the change is intended to be permanent and is not designed to evade overtime requirements.

(4) A claim for a violation of this section may be made under ORS 653.055 (Liability of noncomplying employer) . [2022 c.115 §2]

Note: The amendments to 653.272 (Overtime requirements for agricultural workers) by section 3, chapter 115, Oregon Laws 2022, become operative January 1, 2027. See section 4, chapter 115, Oregon Laws 2022. The text that is operative on and after January 1, 2027, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

653.272 (Overtime requirements for agricultural workers) . (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, an employer may not permit, require or suffer an agricultural worker to work a total number of hours in excess of

40 hours in one workweek.

(2) An employer may permit, require or suffer an agricultural worker to work more than 40 hours in one workweek if the employer compensates the agricultural worker at one and one-half times the worker’s regular rate of pay for each overtime hour or portion of an hour that the worker works in excess of 40 hours.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) For purposes of this section, a workweek may begin on any day of the week and at any hour of the day and need not coincide with a calendar week.

(b) An employer may change the beginning of an agricultural worker’s workweek if the change is intended to be permanent and is not designed to evade overtime requirements.

(4) A claim for a violation of this section may be made under ORS 653.055 (Liability of noncomplying employer) .

Note: 653.272 (Overtime requirements for agricultural workers) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 653 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 653.272 — Overtime requirements for agricultural workers; exceptions; remedies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors653.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 659a.046 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 659a / Section 659a.046
659A.046 Reemployment of injured worker in other available and suitable work
Status: in_force

(1) A worker who has sustained a compensable injury and is disabled from performing the duties of the worker’s former regular employment shall, upon demand, be reemployed by the worker’s employer at employment which is available and suitable.

(2) A certificate of the worker’s attending physician or a nurse practitioner authorized to provide compensable medical services under ORS 656.245 (Medical services to be provided) that the worker is able to perform described types of work shall be prima facie evidence of such ability.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the right to reemployment under this section terminates when whichever of the following events first occurs:

(a) The worker cannot return to reemployment at any position with the employer either by determination of the attending physician or a nurse practitioner authorized to provide compensable medical services under ORS 656.245 (Medical services to be provided) or upon appeal of that determination, by determination of a medical arbiter or panel of medical arbiters pursuant to ORS chapter 656.

(b) The worker is eligible and participates in vocational assistance under ORS 656.340 (Vocational assistance procedure) .

(c) The worker accepts suitable employment with another employer after becoming medically stationary.

(d) The worker refuses a bona fide offer from the employer of light duty or modified employment that is suitable prior to becoming medically stationary.

(e) Seven days elapse from the date that the worker is notified by the insurer or self-insured employer by certified mail that the worker’s attending physician or a nurse practitioner authorized to provide compensable medical services under ORS 656.245 (Medical services to be provided) has released the worker for reemployment unless the worker requests reemployment within that time period.

(f) Three years elapse from the date of injury.

(4) Such right of reemployment shall be subject to the provisions for seniority rights and other employment restrictions contained in a valid collective bargaining agreement between the employer and a representative of the employer’s employees.

(5) Notwithstanding ORS 659A.165 (Notice to employer) , a worker who refuses an offer of employment under subsection (3)(d) of this section and who otherwise is entitled to family leave under ORS 659A.150 (Definitions for ORS 659A.150 to 659A.186) to 659A.186 (Exclusivity of provisions) :

(a) Automatically commences a period of family leave under ORS 659A.150 (Definitions for ORS 659A.150 to 659A.186) to 659A.186 (Exclusivity of provisions) upon refusing the offer of employment; and

(b) Need not give additional written or oral notice to the employer that the employee is commencing a period of family leave.

(6) Any violation of this section is an unlawful employment practice.

(7) This section applies only to employers who employ six or more persons. [Formerly 659.420; 2003 c.811 §§23,24; 2007 c.365 §12; 2007 c.633 §§6,7]

Source: Section 659A.046 — Reemployment of injured worker in other available and suitable work; termination of right to reemployment; effect of collective bargaining agreement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 658.145 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 658 / Section 658.145
658.145 Schedule of charges
Status: in_force

(1) Every employment agency shall publish a schedule of charges for service to be collected in the conduct of its business. In the schedule, the various employments shall be classified according to the method of computing the agency’s fee for services, and the maximum fee shall be fixed and shall include the charges for services of every kind rendered by the agency in each case or transaction on behalf of the prospective employer and a prospective employee.

(2) Changes in the schedule may be made by posting a copy of a revised schedule in a conspicuous place in the employment agency. However, no change shall become effective until seven days after being posted in the agency. [1953 c.694 §14; 1961 c.380 §13; 1973 c.678 §12; 1981 c.318 §17; 1997 c.55 §9]

Source: Section 658.145 — Schedule of charges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors658.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.566 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.566
656.566 Lien on property of employer for amounts due
Status: in_force

(1) If any employer liable for the payment of premiums, fees and assessments to the Industrial Accident Fund is placed in default as provided by ORS 656.560 (Default in payment of premiums, fees, assessments or deposit) , the amount due the fund, including interest and penalty, is a lien in favor of the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation upon all property, whether real or personal, belonging to such employer.

(2) The lien attaches upon the filing of a notice of claim of lien with the county clerk of the county in which the property is located. The notice of lien claim shall contain a true statement of the demand, after deducting all just credits and offsets, and the default of such employer. The county clerk shall record the claim of lien in the County Clerk Lien Record and shall receive the fee provided in ORS 205.320 (Fees collected by county clerk) .

(3) The employer against whose property the lien has been filed may cause the property to be released by filing with the county clerk of the county wherein the lien is recorded a bond in a sum double the amount claimed in the lien, executed by a surety company licensed to do business in Oregon or by two freeholders of this state, having the qualifications of bail upon arrest, to be approved by the circuit judge of the district in which the lien is filed, or in the event of absence from the county in which the lien is filed, then by the county judge of said county, running to the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation and conditioned for the payment of all damages, costs, charges and disbursements that may be recovered by the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation against the employer or that may be found to be a lien upon or against the property of such employer. The clerk shall record evidence that the bond is substituted in lieu of the property of the employer and that the lien on the property is forever released and discharged. If the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation establishes the validity of its lien by a suit to foreclose the lien, it shall be entitled to judgment against the sureties upon the bond.

(4) The lien created by this section may be foreclosed by a suit in the circuit court in the manner provided by law for the foreclosure of other liens on real or personal property. Unless a suit is instituted by the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation to foreclose such lien within two years from the date of filing, the lien shall expire.

(5) The lien created by this section is prior to all liens and encumbrances recorded subsequent to the filing of notice of claim of lien, except taxes and labor liens. [Amended by 1981 c.854 §41; 2001 c.577 §5; 2003 c.576 §531]

Source: Section 656.566 — Lien on property of employer for amounts due , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.325 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.325
656.325 Required medical examination
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Any worker entitled to receive compensation under this chapter is required, if requested by the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, the insurer or self-insured employer, to submit to a medical examination at a time reasonably convenient for the worker as may be provided by the rules of the director. No more than three independent medical examinations may be requested except after notification to and authorization by the director. If the worker refuses to submit to any such examination, or obstructs the same, the rights of the worker to compensation shall be suspended with the consent of the director until the examination has taken place, and no compensation shall be payable during or for account of such period. The provisions of this paragraph are subject to the limitations on medical examinations provided in ORS 656.268 (Claim closure) .

(b) When a worker is requested by the director, the insurer or self-insured employer to attend an independent medical examination, the examination must be conducted by a physician selected from a list of qualified physicians established by the director under ORS 656.328 (List of authorized providers and standards of professional conduct for providers of independent medical examinations) .

(c) The director shall adopt rules applicable to independent medical examinations conducted pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection that:

(A) Provide a worker the opportunity to request review by the director of the reasonableness of the location selected for an independent medical examination. Upon receipt of the request for review, the director shall conduct an expedited review of the location selected for the independent medical examination and issue an order on the reasonableness of the location of the examination. The director shall determine if there is substantial evidence for the objection to the location for the independent medical examination based on a conclusion that the required travel is medically contraindicated or other good cause establishing that the required travel is unreasonable. The determinations of the director about the location of independent medical examinations are not subject to review.

(B) Impose a monetary penalty against a worker who fails to attend an independent medical examination without prior notification or without justification for not attending the examination. A penalty imposed under this subparagraph may be imposed only on a worker who is not receiving temporary disability benefits under ORS 656.210 (Temporary total disability) or 656.212 (Temporary partial disability) . An insurer or self-insured employer may offset any future compensation payable to the worker to recover any penalty imposed under this subparagraph from a claim with the same insurer or self-insured employer. When a penalty is recovered from temporary disability or permanent total disability benefits, the amount recovered from each payment may not exceed 25 percent of the benefit payment without prior authorization from the worker.

(C) Impose a sanction against a medical service provider that unreasonably fails to provide in a timely manner diagnostic records required for an independent medical examination.

(d) Notwithstanding ORS 656.262 (Processing of claims and payment of compensation) (6), if the director determines that the location selected for an independent medical examination is unreasonable, the insurer or self-insured employer shall accept or deny the claim within 90 days after the employer has notice or knowledge of the claim.

(e) If the worker has made a timely request for a hearing on a denial of compensability as required by ORS 656.319 (Time within which hearing must be requested) (1)(a) that is based on one or more reports of examinations conducted pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection and the worker’s attending physician or nurse practitioner authorized to provide compensable medical services under ORS 656.245 (Medical services to be provided) does not concur with the report or reports, the worker may request an examination to be conducted by a physician selected by the director from the list described in ORS 656.328 (List of authorized providers and standards of professional conduct for providers of independent medical examinations) . The cost of the examination and the examination report shall be paid by the insurer or self-insured employer.

(f) The insurer or self-insured employer shall pay the costs of the medical examination and related services which are reasonably necessary to allow the worker to submit to any examination requested under this section. As used in this paragraph, “related services” includes, but is not limited to, child care, travel, meals, lodging and an amount equivalent to the worker’s net lost wages for the period during which the worker is absent if the worker does not receive benefits pursuant to ORS 656.210 (Temporary total disability) (4) during the period of absence. A claim for “related services” described in this paragraph shall be made in the manner prescribed by the director.

(g) A worker who objects to the location of an independent medical examination must request review by the director under paragraph (c)(A) of this subsection within six business days of the date the notice of the independent medical examination was mailed.

(2) For any period of time during which any worker commits insanitary or injurious practices which tend to either imperil or retard recovery of the worker, or refuses to submit to such medical or surgical treatment as is reasonably essential to promote recovery, or fails to participate in a program of physical rehabilitation, the right of the worker to compensation shall be suspended with the consent of the director and no payment shall be made for such period. The period during which such worker would otherwise be entitled to compensation may be reduced with the consent of the director to such an extent as the disability has been increased by such refusal.

(3) A worker who has received an award for permanent total or permanent partial disability should be encouraged to make a reasonable effort to reduce the disability; and the award shall be subject to periodic examination and adjustment in conformity with ORS 656.268 (Claim closure) .

(4) When the employer of an injured worker, or the employer’s insurer determines that the injured worker has failed to follow medical advice from the attending physician or nurse practitioner authorized to provide compensable medical services under ORS 656.245 (Medical services to be provided) or has failed to participate in or complete physical restoration or vocational rehabilitation programs prescribed for the worker pursuant to this chapter, the employer or insurer may petition the director for reduction of any benefits awarded the worker. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, if the director finds that the worker has failed to accept treatment as provided in this subsection, the director may reduce any benefits awarded the worker by such amount as the director considers appropriate.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided by ORS 656.268 (Claim closure) (4)(c) and (11), an insurer or self-insured employer shall cease making payments pursuant to ORS 656.210 (Temporary total disability) and shall commence making payment of such amounts as are due pursuant to ORS 656.212 (Temporary partial disability) when an injured worker refuses wage earning employment prior to claim determination and the worker’s attending physician or nurse practitioner authorized to provide compensable medical services under ORS 656.245 (Medical services to be provided) , after being notified by the employer of the specific duties to be performed by the injured worker, agrees that the injured worker is capable of performing the employment offered.

(b) If the worker has been terminated for violation of work rules or other disciplinary reasons, the insurer or self-insured employer shall cease payments pursuant to ORS 656.210 (Temporary total disability) and commence payments pursuant to ORS 656.212 (Temporary partial disability) when the attending physician or nurse practitioner authorized to provide compensable medical services under ORS 656.245 (Medical services to be provided) approves employment in a modified job that would have been offered to the worker if the worker had remained employed, provided that the employer has a written policy of offering modified work to injured workers.

(c) If the worker is a person present in the United States in violation of federal immigration laws, the insurer or self-insured employer shall cease payments pursuant to ORS 656.210 (Temporary total disability) and commence payments pursuant to ORS 656.212 (Temporary partial disability) when the attending physician or nurse practitioner authorized to provide compensable medical services under ORS 656.245 (Medical services to be provided) approves employment in a modified job whether or not such a job is available.

(6) Any party may request a hearing on any dispute under this section pursuant to ORS 656.283 (Hearing rights and procedure) . [Formerly 656.280; 1977 c.804 §12; 1977 c.868 §4; 1979 c.839 §29; 1981 c.535 §10; 1981 c.723 §4; 1981 c.854 §23; 1983 c.816 §8; 1985 c.770 §7; 1987 c.884 §43; 1989 c.598 §1; 1990 c.2 §25; 1995 c.332 §40; 2001 c.865 §13; 2003 c.657 §§11,12; 2003 c.811 §§13,14; 2005 c.675 §§1,2; 2007 c.274 §6; 2007 c.365 §7; 2011 c.99 §4]

Source: Section 656.325 — Required medical examination; worker-requested examination; qualified physicians; claimant’s duty to reduce disability; suspension or reduction of benefits; cessation or reduction of temporary total disability benefits; rules; penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 660.347 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 660 / Section 660.347
660.347 Committee for Continuous Improvement
Status: in_force

The State Workforce and Talent Development Board shall, in consultation with state workforce agencies and local workforce development boards, establish the Committee for Continuous Improvement to assess the effectiveness of the public workforce development system in this state. The State Workforce and Talent Development Board and local workforce development boards shall jointly appoint members to the committee. [2021 c.280 §2]

Source: Section 660.347 — Committee for Continuous Improvement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors660.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 652.425 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 652 / Section 652.425
652.425 Authority of commissioner to enter into agreements with other states for reciprocal enforcement of wage claims
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries may enter into agreements with the corresponding labor bureau of another state for the reciprocal enforcement and collection of wage claims, if the other state has a reciprocal statute similar to ORS 652.420 (Definitions for ORS 652.420 to 652.445) to 652.445 (Deposit of moneys in Wage Collection Account) or otherwise authorizes the reciprocal enforcement and collection of wage claims in a manner substantially similar to ORS 652.420 (Definitions for ORS 652.420 to 652.445) to 652.445 (Deposit of moneys in Wage Collection Account) . [1953 c.256 §2]

Source: Section 652.425 — Authority of commissioner to enter into agreements with other states for reciprocal enforcement of wage claims , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors652.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 651.040 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 651 / Section 651.040
651.040 Bond of commissioner
Status: in_force

(1) The Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries shall, before entering upon the duties of the office of the commissioner, execute a bond to the state in the sum of $5,000, conditioned upon the faithful, honest and impartial performance of the duties under ORS 651.030 (Commissioner) , 651.050 (Duties of commissioner) , 651.060 (Power to conduct investigations and issue subpoenas) , 651.120 (Entry and examination of workplaces) , 651.160 (Bureau of Labor and Industries Account) and 651.170 (Payment of expenses) and upon the prompt and faithful accounting for all fees of any nature collected by the commissioner or by designated assistants or deputies.

(2) The bond shall be approved by the Attorney General regarding its legal form and be filed in the office of the Secretary of State.

(3) The premium on the bond shall be payable from any fund under the control and administration of the commissioner or of the Bureau of Labor and Industries or from any appropriation made for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the commissioner or of the Bureau of Labor and Industries. [Amended by 1979 c.225 §1]

Source: Section 651.040 — Bond of commissioner , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors651.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657b.100 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657b / Section 657b.100
657B.100 Allowing or denying claim
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Employment Department shall promptly examine each claim for family and medical leave insurance benefits and, on the basis of the facts available, make a decision to allow or deny the claim. Information furnished in the claim, as prescribed by the director by rule, must be accompanied by a written or electronically signed statement that such information is true and correct to the best of the individual’s knowledge.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The director shall promptly give notice of a decision to allow or deny a claim.

(b) If the claim is denied, the written notice must include a statement of the reasons for denial.

(3) A decision made under this section is final and the benefits must be paid or denied accordingly. A covered individual may request review of the director’s decision as provided in ORS 657B.410 (Appeals process, generally) . [2019 c.700 §13]

Source: Section 657B.100 — Allowing or denying claim; notice of denial; decision final unless hearing requested , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.153 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.153
657.153 Back pay not to be reduced by benefits received
Status: in_force

The amount of back pay paid by an employer, or awarded by a judge or arbitrator, to an individual may not be reduced to reflect the amount of benefits that the individual received during the period for which the back pay was paid or awarded. [2021 c.388 §8]

Source: Section 657.153 — Back pay not to be reduced by benefits received , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 654.176 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 654 / Section 654.176
654.176 Safety committee or safety meeting required
Status: in_force

To promote health and safety in places of employment in this state, every public or private employer shall, in accordance with rules adopted pursuant to ORS 654.182 (Rules for ORS 654.176) , establish and administer a safety committee or hold safety meetings. [1981 c.488 §2; 1990 c.2 §1; 1995 c.83 §1; 2007 c.448 §1]

Source: Section 654.176 — Safety committee or safety meeting required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors654.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 653.661 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 653 / Section 653.661
653.661 Preemption
Status: in_force

The State of Oregon preempts all charter and statutory authority of local governments as defined in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) to set any sick leave requirements. [2015 c.537 §15]

Source: Section 653.661 — Preemption , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors653.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 660.170 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 660 / Section 660.170
660.170 State Director of Apprenticeship and Training
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to confirmation by the State Apprenticeship and Training Council, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries shall appoint a State Director of Apprenticeship and Training. The director shall be well qualified, shall serve as council secretary and shall be responsible to the commissioner for the administration of ORS 660.002 (Declaration of policy) to 660.210 (Tort liability of committees, officers, employees and agents) , including supervision of all office and field staff.

(2) The commissioner, with the advice and consent of the council, may appoint such other personnel and incur such other expenses as may be necessary to aid the council and the director in carrying out their duties and functions under ORS 660.002 (Declaration of policy) to 660.210 (Tort liability of committees, officers, employees and agents) . [Amended by 1967 c.6 §24; 1981 c.764 §18]

Source: Section 660.170 — State Director of Apprenticeship and Training; commissioner authority to employ others , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors660.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 662.030 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 662 / Section 662.030
662.030 Restrictions in employment contracts on affiliation with labor or employer organization unenforceable
Status: in_force

Any undertaking or promise described in this section or any other undertaking or promise in conflict with the public policy declared in ORS 662.020 (Declaration of policy as to labor organizations) is declared to be contrary to the public policy of Oregon and is not enforceable in any court of this state and does not afford any basis for the granting of legal or equitable relief by any such court, including specifically, every undertaking or promise made after June 6, 1931, whether written or oral, express or implied, constituting or contained in any contract or agreement of hiring or employment between any individual, firm, company, association or corporation, and any employee or prospective employee of the same, whereby:

(1) Either party to such contract or agreement undertakes or promises not to join, become or remain a member of any labor organization or of any employer organization.

(2) Either party to such contract or agreement undertakes or promises that the party will withdraw from an employment relation in the event that the party joins, becomes or remains a member of any labor organization or of any employer organization.

Source: Section 662.030 — Restrictions in employment contracts on affiliation with labor or employer organization unenforceable , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors662.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 660.145 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 660 / Section 660.145
660.145 Trade apprenticeship and training committees
Status: in_force

In an area where it is not practicable to establish a local joint apprenticeship committee or a local joint training committee, a trade committee for apprenticeship and training may be formed to administer the standards of various separate programs approved by the State Apprenticeship and Training Council. Members shall consist of one training agent and one employee representing each occupation affected, who shall be selected pursuant to the procedures established by the council. A trade committee for apprenticeship or training shall function in the manner prescribed for a local joint committee as to all occupations affected, except that recommendations to the council for amendments or modifications to the standards of a particular occupation may be made only by the members from that occupation. [1967 c.6 §21; 1981 c.764 §14; 2007 c.620 §10]

Source: Section 660.145 — Trade apprenticeship and training committees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors660.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.480 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.480
657.480 Effect of transfer of trade or business
Status: in_force

(1) If an employer transfers its trade or business or a portion of its trade or business to another employer, the portion of unemployment experience attributable to the transferred trade or business shall be transferred to the acquiring employer.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a person is not an employer when the person acquires a trade or business or a portion of a trade or business of an employer, the unemployment experience of the acquired trade or business shall be transferred to the person unless the Director of the Employment Department finds that the person acquired the trade or business solely or primarily for the purpose of obtaining a lower tax rate.

(b) The person described in paragraph (a) of this subsection is not entitled to a tax rate of less than the tax rate assigned under ORS 657.435 (Base rate for first year) unless and until the person, based upon the person’s unemployment experience and the unemployment experience of the trade or business transferred, has throughout the 12 consecutive months preceding the computation date had its account chargeable with benefits.

(c) If the director finds that a person acquired a trade or business solely or primarily for the purpose of obtaining a lower tax rate, the director shall deny a transfer of unemployment experience. In determining whether a person acquired a trade or business solely or primarily for the purpose of obtaining a lower tax rate, the director shall use objective factors that may include:

(A) The cost of acquiring the trade or business;

(B) Whether the person continued the business activities of the transferred trade or business;

(C) How long the person continued the business activities of the transferred trade or business; or

(D) Whether a substantial number of new employees were hired for the performance of duties unrelated to the business activities of the trade or business that were conducted before the transfer.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person may not engage in activity to transfer or acquire, or to attempt to transfer or acquire, a trade or business or any portion of a trade or business solely or primarily for the purpose of obtaining a lower tax rate. If a person knowingly engages in activity to transfer or acquire, or to attempt to transfer or acquire, a trade or business or any portion of a trade or business solely or primarily for the purpose of obtaining a lower tax rate, the director shall assign the person the highest tax rate designated under this chapter for the rate year during which the activity occurred and for the next three rate years. However, if the person is already subject to the highest tax rate for a year, or if the amount of increase in the person’s tax rate would be less than two percentage points for the year, the director shall impose an additional penalty tax rate of two percentage points added to the calculated tax rate.

(b) A person may not advise another person to engage in activity to transfer or acquire, or to attempt to transfer or acquire, a trade or business or any portion of a trade or business solely or primarily for the purpose of obtaining a lower tax rate. In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the director may assess a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 against a person that knowingly advises another person to engage in activity to transfer or acquire, or to attempt to transfer or acquire, a trade or business or any portion of a trade or business solely or primarily for the purpose of obtaining a lower tax rate. The director shall deposit all sums collected as civil penalties under this paragraph into the Employment Department Special Administrative Fund. An assessment under this paragraph is final unless within 20 days after the mailing of the notice of assessment the person files an application for a hearing under ORS 657.683 (Hearings on actions under ORS 657.480, 657.679, 657.681 and 657.682) .

(c) As used in this subsection, “knowingly” means having actual knowledge of or acting with deliberate ignorance or reckless disregard for the law.

(4) The director shall adopt necessary rules and procedures regarding the transfer of unemployment experience for purposes of establishing employer tax rates under this chapter to ensure that higher tax rates are not avoided through the transfer or acquisition of a trade or business or a portion of a trade or business. In adopting rules under this section, the director shall consider and strive to meet the minimum requirements in any guidance or regulations issued by the United States Department of Labor. [Amended by 1977 c.538 §6; 1999 c.513 §1; 2005 c.35 §2]

Source: Section 657.480 — Effect of transfer of trade or business; partial transfer; penalties; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 658.445 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 658 / Section 658.445
658.445 Revocation, suspension or refusal to renew license
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew a license to act as a labor contractor upon the commissioner’s own motion or upon complaint by any individual, if:

(1) The licensee or agent has violated or failed to comply with any provision of ORS 658.405 (Definitions for ORS 658.405 to 658.511) to 658.511 (Wage claim against property services contractor or construction labor contractor) and 658.991 (Criminal penalties) (2) and (3);

(2) The conditions under which the license was issued have changed or no longer exist; or

(3) The licensee’s character, reliability or competence makes the licensee unfit to act as a labor contractor. [1959 c.395 §11; 2013 c.584 §17]

Source: Section 658.445 — Revocation, suspension or refusal to renew license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors658.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 654.418 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 654 / Section 654.418
654.418 Protection of employee of health care employer after assault by patient
Status: in_force

If a health care employer directs an employee who has been assaulted by a patient on the premises of the health care employer to provide further treatment to the patient, the employee may request that a second employee accompany the employee when treating the patient. If the health care employer declines the employee’s request, the health care employer may not require the employee to treat the patient. [2007 c.397 §5]

Source: Section 654.418 — Protection of employee of health care employer after assault by patient , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors654.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 663.250 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 663 / Section 663.250
663.250 Priority of investigating certain unfair labor practice charges
Status: in_force

(1) If it is charged that a person has engaged in an unfair labor practice within the meaning of ORS 663.140 (Encouraging certain strikes) (1) to (3) or 663.150 (Picketing to force recognition of or bargaining with union) or 663.155 (Contract with employer to refrain from dealing in products of another employer) , the preliminary investigation of the charge shall be made forthwith and given priority over all other cases except cases of like character where it is filed or referred. If, after investigation, the Employment Relations Board or its agent has reasonable cause to believe the charge is true and that a complaint should issue, the board shall petition the Court of Appeals for appropriate injunctive relief pending the final adjudication of the board with respect to the matter.

(2) On the filing of such a petition the court:

(a) Shall cause notice thereof to be served upon any person involved in the charge. Such person, including the charging party, shall be given an opportunity to appear by counsel and present any relevant testimony.

(b) Has jurisdiction to grant such injunctive relief or temporary restraining order as it considers just and proper, notwithstanding any other provision of law.

(3) In situations where such relief is appropriate, the procedure specified in this section applies to charges with respect to ORS 663.140 (Encouraging certain strikes) (4). [1971 c.729 §34; 1975 c.147 §16]

Source: Section 663.250 — Priority of investigating certain unfair labor practice charges; injunctive relief pending disposition of case; notice of petition; court authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors663.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.860 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.860
657.860 Agreement of employee to pay contributions void
Status: in_force

No agreement by an employee to pay any portion of the contribution required of the employer by this chapter is valid and no employers shall make a deduction for such purpose from the wages or salary of an employee.

Source: Section 657.860 — Agreement of employee to pay contributions void , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.360 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.360
656.360 Confidentiality of worker medical and vocational claim records
Status: in_force

Insurers and their assigned claims agents shall maintain the confidentiality of worker medical and vocational claim records. Worker medical and vocational claim records may not be disclosed to persons other than the worker unless the disclosure is:

(1) Made with the consent of the worker or the worker’s beneficiary;

(2) Reasonably necessary for the insurer or its assigned claims agent to manage, defend or adjust claims, suits or actions or to perform any other function required by or arising out of ORS chapter 654, 655 or 656 or the insurance contract;

(3) To detect or prevent criminal activity, fraud, material misrepresentation or nondisclosure;

(4) Pursuant to a written agreement that requires the receiving party to maintain the confidentiality of the records; or

(5) Otherwise required or permitted by law. [2001 c.377 §61]

Source: Section 656.360 — Confidentiality of worker medical and vocational claim records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 658.065 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 658 / Section 658.065
658.065 Employment agency business not to be conducted in certain places
Status: in_force

The business of an employment agency shall not be conducted or maintained in any of the following places:

(1) In rooms also used for living or sleeping quarters or in other rooms connected thereto by an entrance.

(2) In places where boarders or lodgers are kept.

(3) In places where meals are served.

(4) In places where intoxicating liquors are sold or consumed. [1953 c.694 §6; 1961 c.380 §7; 1973 c.678 §5c; 1981 c.318 §8; 1997 c.55 §4]

Source: Section 658.065 — Employment agency business not to be conducted in certain places , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors658.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 663.205 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 663 / Section 663.205
663.205 Modification, setting aside orders by board
Status: in_force

(1) Until the record of a case has been filed in court as provided in ORS 663.210 (Enforcement of orders by Court of Appeals) or 663.220 (Appeal of board’s order to Court of Appeals) , the Employment Relations Board at any time, upon reasonable notice and in such manner as it considers proper, may modify or set aside in whole or in part any finding or order made or issued by it.

(2) If an order of the board made pursuant to ORS 663.190 (Record of testimony at hearings) , 663.195 (Orders and findings of board) and 663.200 (Employee reinstatement orders) is based in whole or in part upon facts certified following an investigation relating to a representation election and there is a petition for the enforcement or review of the order, the certification and the record of the investigation shall be included in the transcript of the entire record required to be filed under ORS 663.210 (Enforcement of orders by Court of Appeals) or 663.220 (Appeal of board’s order to Court of Appeals) . The judgment of the court enforcing, modifying or setting aside in whole or in part the order of the board shall be made and entered upon the pleadings, testimony and proceedings set forth in the transcript. [1971 c.729 §25; 2003 c.576 §536]

Source: Section 663.205 — Modification, setting aside orders by board; contents of record in certain representation matters , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors663.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 659a.830 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 659a / Section 659a.830
659A.830 Authority of commissioner
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, all authority of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries to conduct investigations or other proceedings to resolve a complaint filed under ORS 659A.820 (Complaints) ceases upon the filing of a civil action by the complainant alleging the same matters that are the basis of the complaint under ORS 659A.820 (Complaints) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the commissioner may dismiss a complaint at any time after the complaint is filed. Upon the written request of the person who filed the complaint under ORS 659A.820 (Complaints) , the commissioner shall dismiss the complaint. Upon dismissal of the complaint, the commissioner shall issue a 90-day notice if notice is required under ORS 659A.880 (Ninety-day notice) .

(b) Paragraph (a) of this subsection does not apply to a complaint alleging an unlawful practice under ORS 659A.145 (Discrimination against individual with disability in real property transactions prohibited) or 659A.421 (Discrimination in selling, renting or leasing real property prohibited) or discrimination under federal housing law. The commissioner shall dismiss a complaint alleging an unlawful practice under ORS 659A.145 (Discrimination against individual with disability in real property transactions prohibited) or 659A.421 (Discrimination in selling, renting or leasing real property prohibited) or discrimination under federal housing law if the commissioner finds no substantial evidence that an unlawful practice or discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur.

(3) Except as provided in this section, all authority of the commissioner to conduct investigations or other proceedings to resolve a complaint filed under ORS 659A.820 (Complaints) ceases one year after the complaint is filed unless the commissioner has issued a finding of substantial evidence under ORS 659A.835 (Investigation) during the one-year period. Unless it is impracticable to do so, the commissioner shall make a final administrative disposition of a complaint alleging an unlawful practice under ORS 659A.145 (Discrimination against individual with disability in real property transactions prohibited) or 659A.421 (Discrimination in selling, renting or leasing real property prohibited) or discrimination under federal housing law no later than one year after receipt of the complaint.

(4) The authority of the commissioner to conduct investigations or other proceedings to resolve a complaint filed under ORS 659A.820 (Complaints) alleging an unlawful practice under ORS 659A.403 (Discrimination in place of public accommodation prohibited) or 659A.406 (Aiding or abetting certain discrimination prohibited) continues until the filing of a civil action by the complainant or until the commissioner dismisses the proceedings, enters into a settlement agreement or enters a final order in the matter after a hearing under ORS 659A.850 (Hearing) .

(5) The authority of the commissioner to conduct investigations or other proceedings to resolve a complaint filed under ORS 659A.820 (Complaints) alleging an unlawful practice under ORS 659A.145 (Discrimination against individual with disability in real property transactions prohibited) or 659A.421 (Discrimination in selling, renting or leasing real property prohibited) or discrimination under federal housing law does not cease upon the filing of a civil action by the complainant, but ceases upon the commencement of a trial in the civil action.

(6) The authority of the commissioner to conduct investigations or other proceedings to resolve a complaint filed under ORS 659A.820 (Complaints) alleging a violation of ORS 659A.145 (Discrimination against individual with disability in real property transactions prohibited) or 659A.421 (Discrimination in selling, renting or leasing real property prohibited) or 659A.406 (Aiding or abetting certain discrimination prohibited) does not cease under subsection (3) of this section if the issuance of a finding of substantial evidence under ORS 659A.835 (Investigation) within the time allowed under subsection (3) of this section is not practicable. The commissioner shall notify the parties in writing of the reasons that the issuance of substantial evidence cannot be made within the time allowed.

(7) Nothing in this section affects the ability of the commissioner to enforce any order entered by the commissioner or to enforce any settlement agreement signed by a representative of the commissioner. [2001 c.621 §4; 2007 c.903 §7; 2008 c.36 §9]

Source: Section 659A.830 — Authority of commissioner , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.317 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.317
657.317 Waiver of recovery of overpaid benefits
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Employment Department shall waive recovery of overpaid benefits under ORS 657.315 (Deduction of benefits paid in error not due to recipient fault) if the director finds that the benefits are recoverable due to a change in federal or state law, the application of which has caused the disqualification of benefits previously paid.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the director may waive recovery of all or any part of overpaid benefits subject to repayment or deduction under ORS 657.310 (Repayment or deduction of benefits paid due to misrepresentation by recipient) (1) or 657.315 (Deduction of benefits paid in error not due to recipient fault) (1) if the director finds that recovery of the benefits would be against equity and good conscience.

(b) The director may not waive recovery under this subsection of overpaid benefits that are subject to the penalty imposed under ORS 657.310 (Repayment or deduction of benefits paid due to misrepresentation by recipient) (2).

(3) The director may waive establishment and recovery of overpaid benefits when no decision has been issued under ORS 657.310 (Repayment or deduction of benefits paid due to misrepresentation by recipient) or 657.315 (Deduction of benefits paid in error not due to recipient fault) and the amount of the overpayment is less than one-half of the maximum weekly benefit amount in effect at the time the overpayment is discovered.

(4) Any waiver granted under this section extinguishes all liability of the debtor for the waived amounts. [1983 c.528 §§6,7; 1995 c.105 §7; 2011 c.514 §1; 2021 c.388 §3]

Source: Section 657.317 — Waiver of recovery of overpaid benefits; director discretion; liability extinguished , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 659a.250 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 659a / Section 659a.250
659A.250 Definitions for ORS 659A.250 to 659A.262
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of ORS 659A.250 (Definitions for ORS 659A.250 to 659A.262) to 659A.262 (Warrant on behalf of person entitled to access to housing) , “access” means ingress to and egress from residential areas which are concentrated in a central location. It shall not include:

(a) The right to enter the individual residences of employees unless a resident of the household consents to the entry;

(b) The right to use any services provided by the employer for the exclusive use of the employees;

(c) The right to enter single residences shared by employees and employers where a separate entrance to the employee’s quarter is not provided; or

(d) The right to enter work areas.

(2) “Authorized person” means government officials, physicians, certified education providers, local health officials, representatives of religious organizations and any other providers of services for farmworkers funded in whole or part by state, federal or local government.

(3) “Housing” means living quarters owned, rented or in any manner controlled by an employer and occupied by the employee.

(4) “Invited person” means persons invited to a dwelling unit by an employee or a member of the employee’s family residing with the employee. [Formerly 659.280; 2015 c.736 §108; 2017 c.409 §20]

Source: Section 659A.250 — Definitions for ORS 659A.250 to 659A.262 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.263 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.263
656.263 To whom notices sent under ORS 656.262, 656.265, 656.268 to 656.289, 656.295 to 656.325 and 656.382 to 656.388
Status: in_force

All notices of proceedings required to be sent under ORS 656.262 (Processing of claims and payment of compensation) , 656.265 (Notice of accident from worker) , 656.268 (Claim closure) to 656.289 (Orders of Administrative Law Judge) , 656.295 (Board review of Administrative Law Judge orders) to 656.325 (Required medical examination) , 656.382 (Penalties and attorney fees payable by insurer or employer in processing claim) to 656.388 (Approval of attorney fees required) and this section shall be sent to the employer and the insurer, if any. [1967 c.97 §2; 1975 c.556 §42]

Source: Section 656.263 — To whom notices sent under ORS 656.262, 656.265, 656.268 to 656.289, 656.295 to 656.325 and 656.382 to 656.388 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.441 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.441
656.441 Advancement of funds from Workers’ Benefit Fund for compensation due workers insured by certain decertified self-insured employer groups
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 656.605 (Workers’ Benefit Fund) , if a self-insured employer group is decertified no later than September 15, 2014, the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services may advance funds from the Workers’ Benefit Fund to injured workers who have not received payment of compensation due after the common claims fund and securities deposited with the director are exhausted.

(2) Expenditures authorized under this section may exceed the amount of surety bonds and any other security on deposit with the director for the decertified self-insured employer group. [2014 c.48 §1]

Source: Section 656.441 — Advancement of funds from Workers’ Benefit Fund for compensation due workers insured by certain decertified self-insured employer groups , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 663.295 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 663 / Section 663.295
663.295 Governmental officers and agencies to furnish evidence related to board proceedings
Status: in_force

All officers, departments and agencies of this state, when directed by the Governor, shall furnish the Employment Relations Board, upon its request, all records, papers and information in their possession relating to any matter before the board. [1971 c.729 §43]

Source: Section 663.295 — Governmental officers and agencies to furnish evidence related to board proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors663.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 660.355 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 660 / Section 660.355
660.355 Definitions for ORS 660.355 to 660.364
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 660.355 (Definitions for ORS 660.355 to 660.364) to 660.364 (Financial incentives and comprehensive strategies to promote green economy and green technology and innovation) :

(1) “Green job” means a job that provides a service or produces a product that:

(a) Increases energy efficiency;

(b) Produces renewable energy;

(c) Prevents, reduces or mitigates environmental degradation;

(d) Cleans up and restores the natural environment; or

(e) Provides education, consultation, policy promotion, accreditation, trading and offsets or similar supporting services for any of the activities identified in this subsection.

(2) “Targeted population” means:

(a) Entry level or similar workers in high demand green job careers who are in or preparing for high wage green jobs;

(b) Dislocated workers in declining industries who are in or are seeking training for high wage green jobs;

(c) Dislocated workers in the forest products, agricultural or energy sectors who are in or are seeking training for high wage green jobs;

(d) Veterans who are residents of Oregon or members of the Oregon National Guard; or

(e) Members of disadvantaged groups. [2009 c.887 §2; 2011 c.452 §1]

Source: Section 660.355 — Definitions for ORS 660.355 to 660.364 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors660.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 659a.279 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 659a / Section 659a.279
659A.279 Required posting of summaries of statutes and rules
Status: in_force

Every covered employer shall keep summaries of ORS 659A.270 (Definitions for ORS 659A.270 to 659A.285) to 659A.285 (Use of paid leave) and summaries of all rules promulgated by the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries for the enforcement of ORS 659A.270 (Definitions for ORS 659A.270 to 659A.285) to 659A.285 (Use of paid leave) posted in a conspicuous and accessible place in or about the premises where the employees of the covered employer are employed. Employers may obtain the summaries from the website of the Bureau of Labor and Industries or upon request from the bureau, the first copy of which shall be furnished without charge. In addition, upon request, the bureau shall furnish the complete text of all rules promulgated pursuant to ORS 659A.270 (Definitions for ORS 659A.270 to 659A.285) to 659A.285 (Use of paid leave) to any employer without charge. [2013 c.321 §2]

Source: Section 659A.279 — Required posting of summaries of statutes and rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657b.150 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657b / Section 657b.150
657B.150 Contributions
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (3) and (4) of this section and ORS 657B.210 (Equivalent plans, generally) (4), all employers and employees shall contribute to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund established under ORS 657B.430 (Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund) .

(b) Contributions shall be paid by employers and employees as a percentage of a total rate determined by the Director of the Employment Department.

(c) The total rate may not exceed one percent of employee wages, up to a maximum amount in wages that is equivalent to the Social Security contribution and benefit base limit established by the United States Social Security Administration for purposes of the federal Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program limits pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 430.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Employer contributions shall be paid in an amount that is equal to 40 percent of the total rate determined by the director.

(b) An employer shall deduct employee contributions from the wages of each employee in an amount that is equal to 60 percent of the total rate determined by the director.

(3) When an employment agency is acting as an employer, the employer contributions required under this section shall be the responsibility of the employment agency.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Employers that employ fewer than 25 employees are not required to pay the employer contributions under subsection (1) of this section.

(b) If an employer that employs fewer than 25 employees elects to pay the employer contributions under subsection (1) of this section, the employer may apply to receive a grant under ORS 657B.200 (Employer assistance grants) .

(5) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, an employer may elect to pay the required employee contributions, in whole or in part, as an employer-offered benefit.

(6) Subject to ORS 657B.130 (Elective coverage for certain individuals) (2) and (3), a self-employed individual who has elected coverage under ORS 657B.130 (Elective coverage for certain individuals) (1) shall contribute to the fund, at a rate that may not exceed one percent of the individual’s taxable income, up to a maximum amount that is equivalent to the Social Security contribution and benefit base limit established by the United States Social Security Administration for purposes of the federal Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program limits pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 430, as determined by the director by rule, for a period of not less than three years from the date that the election becomes effective.

(7) A tribal government that elects coverage under ORS 657B.130 (Elective coverage for certain individuals) and employees of the tribal government shall contribute to the fund in contribution amounts and at a rate that may not exceed one percent of employee wages, up to a maximum amount in wages that is equivalent to the Social Security contribution and benefit base limit established by the United States Social Security Administration for purposes of the federal Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program limits pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 430, as determined by the director by rule, for a period of not less than three years from the date that the election becomes effective.

(8) The director shall set rates for the collection of payroll contributions consistent with subsection (1) of this section and in a manner such that:

(a) At the end of the period for which the rates are effective, the balance of moneys in the fund is an amount not less than six months’ worth of projected expenditures from the fund for performance of the functions and duties of the director under this chapter; and

(b) The volatility of the contribution rates is minimized.

(9) No later than December 15 of each year, for purposes of subsections (1)(c), (6) and (7) of this section, the director shall annually adjust the maximum amount of employee wages for the calendar year immediately following to align with the contributions and benefit base limit established by the United States Social Security Administration for purposes of the federal Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program limits pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 430.

(10) The director shall determine on an annual basis the amount of payroll contributions, timing of payroll contributions and maximum employee contributions sufficient to finance the costs related to the provisions of this chapter.

(11) An employer shall hold any moneys collected under this section in trust for the State of Oregon and for the payment thereof to the Department of Revenue in the manner described in subsection (12) of this section.

(12) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An employer shall make and file a combined quarterly report of wages earned and contributions paid under this section on a form prescribed by the Department of Revenue.

(b) The report shall be filed with the Department of Revenue on or before the last day of the month following the quarter to which the report relates and shall be deemed received on the date of mailing.

(c) The report shall be accompanied by payment of any contributions due under this section in a manner determined by the Department of Revenue by rule.

(13) Moneys collected under this section shall be deposited in the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund established under ORS 657B.430 (Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund) .

(14) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If an employer ceases or discontinues operations or business, or sells out, exchanges or otherwise disposes of the business or stock of goods, any payroll contribution payable under this section is immediately due and payable, and the employer shall, within 10 calendar days, pay the payroll contribution due. Any person who becomes a successor in interest to the business is liable for the full amount of the unpaid payroll contribution.

(b) The director shall adopt rules for compliance with this chapter with regard to contributions from an employer’s successor in interest.

(15) Benefits may not be denied to a covered individual solely because an employer failed to collect or remit the contributions required under this section. [2019 c.700 §16; 2023 c.292 §§5,6]

Note: The amendments to 657B.150 (Contributions) by section 6, chapter 292, Oregon Laws 2023, apply to contributions due on or after January 1, 2024. See section 16, chapter 292, Oregon Laws 2023, as amended by section 16a, chapter 292, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that applies to contributions due until January 1, 2024, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

657B.150 (Contributions) . (1)(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (3) and (4) of this section and ORS 657B.210 (Equivalent plans, generally) (4), all employers and employees shall contribute to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund established under ORS 657B.430 (Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund) .

(b) Contributions shall be paid by employers and employees as a percentage of a total rate determined by the Director of the Employment Department.

(c) The total rate may not exceed one percent of employee wages, up to a maximum of $132,900 in wages.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Employer contributions shall be paid in an amount that is equal to 40 percent of the total rate determined by the director.

(b) An employer shall deduct employee contributions from the wages of each employee in an amount that is equal to 60 percent of the total rate determined by the director.

(3) When an employment agency is acting as an employer, the employer contributions required under this section shall be the responsibility of the employment agency.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Employers that employ fewer than 25 employees are not required to pay the employer contributions under subsection (1) of this section.

(b) If an employer that employs fewer than 25 employees elects to pay the employer contributions under subsection (1) of this section, the employer may apply to receive a grant under ORS 657B.200 (Employer assistance grants) .

(5) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, an employer may elect to pay the required employee contributions, in whole or in part, as an employer-offered benefit.

(6) Subject to ORS 657B.130 (Elective coverage for certain individuals) (2) and (3), a self-employed individual who has elected coverage under ORS 657B.130 (Elective coverage for certain individuals) (1) shall contribute to the fund, at a rate that may not exceed one percent of the individual’s taxable income as determined by the director by rule, for a period of not less than three years from the date that the election becomes effective.

(7) A tribal government that elects coverage under ORS 657B.130 (Elective coverage for certain individuals) and employees of the tribal government shall contribute to the fund in contribution amounts and at a rate that may not exceed one percent of employee wages, up to a maximum of $132,900 in wages, as determined by the director by rule, for a period of not less than three years from the date that the election becomes effective.

(8) The director shall set rates for the collection of payroll contributions consistent with subsection (1) of this section and in a manner such that:

(a) At the end of the period for which the rates are effective, the balance of moneys in the fund is an amount not less than six months’ worth of projected expenditures from the fund for performance of the functions and duties of the director under this chapter; and

(b) The volatility of the contribution rates is minimized.

(9) For purposes of subsections (1)(c) and (7) of this section, the director shall annually adjust the maximum amount of employee wages by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, West Region (All Items), as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor, since the date of the previous determination made under this subsection.

(10) The director shall determine on an annual basis the amount of payroll contributions, timing of payroll contributions and maximum employee contributions sufficient to finance the costs related to the provisions of this chapter.

(11) An employer shall hold any moneys collected under this section in trust for the State of Oregon and for the payment thereof to the Department of Revenue in the manner described in subsection (12) of this section.

(12) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An employer shall make and file a combined quarterly report of wages earned and contributions paid under this section on a form prescribed by the Department of Revenue.

(b) The report shall be filed with the Department of Revenue on or before the last day of the month following the quarter to which the report relates and shall be deemed received on the date of mailing.

(c) The report shall be accompanied by payment of any contributions due under this section in a manner determined by the Department of Revenue by rule.

(13) Moneys collected under this section shall be deposited in the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund established under ORS 657B.430 (Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund) .

(14) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If an employer ceases or discontinues operations or business, or sells out, exchanges or otherwise disposes of the business or stock of goods, any payroll contribution payable under this section is immediately due and payable, and the employer shall, within 10 calendar days, pay the payroll contribution due. Any person who becomes a successor in interest to the business is liable for the full amount of the unpaid payroll contribution.

(b) The director shall adopt rules for compliance with this chapter with regard to contributions from an employer’s successor in interest.

(15) Benefits may not be denied to a covered individual solely because an employer failed to collect or remit the contributions required under this section.

Source: Section 657B.150 — Contributions; director to set rates; reporting requirements for employers; rules for successor in interest , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 662.405 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 662 / Section 662.405
662.405 Declaration of policy
Status: in_force

It hereby is declared to be the public policy of the State of Oregon that the best interests of the people of this state are served by fostering collective bargaining and by the prevention of or the prompt settlement of labor controversies, strikes and lockouts; that sound and stable industrial peace and the advancement of the general welfare of the state and of the best interests of employers and employees can most satisfactorily be secured by the settlement of issues between employers and employees through the processes of conference and collective bargaining between employers and employees; that the settlement of issues between employers and employees through collective bargaining may be advanced by making available full and adequate government facilities for conciliation, mediation and voluntary arbitration to aid and encourage employers and employees to reach and maintain agreements concerning rates of pay, hours and working conditions and to make all reasonable efforts to settle their differences by mutual agreement reached through conferences and collective bargaining. [1957 c.122 §1]

Source: Section 662.405 — Declaration of policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors662.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 659a.003 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 659a / Section 659a.003
659A.003 Purpose of ORS chapter 659A
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to encourage the fullest utilization of the available workforce by removing arbitrary standards of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age or disability as a barrier to employment of the inhabitants of this state, and to ensure the human dignity of all people within this state and protect their health, safety and morals from the consequences of intergroup hostility, tensions and practices of unlawful discrimination of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability or familial status. To accomplish this purpose, the Legislative Assembly intends by this chapter to provide:

(1) A program of public education calculated to eliminate attitudes upon which practices of unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability or familial status are based.

(2) An adequate remedy for persons aggrieved by certain acts of unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, disability or familial status, or unreasonable acts of discrimination in employment based upon age.

(3) An adequate administrative machinery for the orderly resolution of complaints of unlawful discrimination through a procedure involving investigation, conference, conciliation and persuasion, to encourage the use in good faith of the machinery by all parties to a complaint of unlawful discrimination and to discourage unilateral action that makes moot the outcome of final administrative or judicial determination on the merits of the complaint. [Formerly 659.022; 2005 c.22 §467; 2007 c.100 §2; 2007 c.903 §1a; 2021 c.367 §33]

Source: Section 659A.003 — Purpose of ORS chapter 659A , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 660.327 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 660 / Section 660.327
660.327 Duties of local workforce development boards
Status: in_force

In accordance with section 3122 of the federal Act, each local workforce development board shall:

(1) Consistent with section 3123 of the federal Act, in partnership with the chief elected official for the local area involved, develop and submit a local plan to the Governor. The local plan must:

(a) Be developed by the local workforce development board with local workforce partners;

(b) Identify strategies and outcomes that the local workforce development board will implement in the local workforce development area;

(c) Make all parties to the local plan accountable for carrying out the strategies and achieving the outcomes identified in the local plan; and

(d) Be submitted to and approved by the State Workforce and Talent Development Board.

(2) Consistent with section 3151(d) of the federal Act, with the agreement of the chief elected official, designate or certify one-stop operators as described in section 3151(d)(2)(A) of the federal Act and may terminate for cause the eligibility of such operators.

(3) Consistent with section 3153 of the federal Act, identify eligible providers of youth activities in the local area and award grants or contracts on a competitive basis to those providers, based on recommendations of a youth council.

(4) Consistent with section 3152 of the federal Act, identify eligible providers of training services described in section 3174(d)(4) of the federal Act.

(5) Subject to the approval of the chief elected official, develop a budget for the purpose of carrying out the duties of the local workforce development board under section 3122 of the federal Act.

(6) In partnership with the chief elected official, provide oversight of local programs of youth activities authorized under section 3164 of the federal Act, local employment and training activities authorized under section 3174 of the federal Act and the one-stop delivery system in the local area.

(7) With the chief elected official and the Governor, negotiate and reach agreement on local performance measures as described in section 3141(c) of the federal Act.

(8) Coordinate the workforce development activities authorized under the federal Act and carried out in the local area with economic development strategies and develop other employer linkages with such activities.

(9) Promote the participation of private sector employers in the statewide workforce development system and ensure the effective provision, through the system, of connecting, brokering and coaching activities, through intermediaries such as the one-stop operator in the local area or through other organizations, to assist such employers in meeting hiring needs. [2001 c.684 §12; 2014 c.49 §7; 2017 c.185 §30; 2017 c.297 §8]

Source: Section 660.327 — Duties of local workforce development boards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors660.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.265 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.265
656.265 Notice of accident from worker
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notice of an accident resulting in an injury or death shall be given immediately by the worker or a beneficiary of the worker to the employer, but not later than 90 days after the accident. The employer shall acknowledge forthwith receipt of such notice.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, if an injured worker has not submitted a claim under this chapter but has submitted a claim to a health benefit plan that provides benefits to the worker, and the health benefit plan rejects the claim as being work related, the injured worker may file a claim under this section within 90 days from the date the health benefit plan rejects the claim. If a claim filed under this section is denied, the workers’ compensation insurer or self-insured employer shall inform the health benefit plan of the denial and the health benefit plan shall process the claim for payment in accordance with the terms, conditions and benefits of the plan.

(2) The notice need not be in any particular form. However, it shall be in writing and shall apprise the employer when and where and how an injury has occurred to a worker. A report or statement secured from a worker, or from the doctor of the worker and signed by the worker, concerning an accident which may involve a compensable injury shall be considered notice from the worker and the employer shall forthwith furnish the worker a copy of any such report or statement.

(3) Notice shall be given to the employer by mail, addressed to the employer at the last-known place of business of the employer, or by personal delivery to the employer or to a foreman or other supervisor of the employer. If for any reason it is not possible to so notify the employer, notice may be given to the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services and referred to the insurer or self-insured employer.

(4) Failure to give notice as required by this section bars a claim under this chapter unless the notice is given within one year after the date of the accident and:

(a) The employer had knowledge of the injury or death;

(b) The worker died within 180 days after the date of the accident; or

(c) The worker or beneficiaries of the worker establish that the worker had good cause for failure to give notice within 90 days after the accident.

(5) The issue of failure to give notice must be raised at the first hearing on a claim for compensation in respect to the injury or death.

(6) The director shall promulgate and prescribe uniform forms to be used by workers in reporting their injuries to their employers. These forms shall be supplied by all employers to injured workers upon request of the injured worker or some other person on behalf of the worker. The failure of the worker to use a specified form shall not, in itself, defeat the claim of the worker if the worker has complied with the requirement that the claim be presented in writing. [1965 c.285 §30a; 1971 c.386 §2; 1981 c.854 §18; 1995 c.332 §29; 2003 c.707 §1; 2015 c.259 §1]

Source: Section 656.265 — Notice of accident from worker , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 652.150 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 652 / Section 652.150
652.150 Penalty wage for failure to pay wages on termination of employment
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, if an employer willfully fails to pay any wages or compensation of any employee whose employment ceases, as provided in ORS 652.140 (Payment of wages on termination of employment) and 652.145 (Payment of wages for seasonal farmworkers) , then, as a penalty for the nonpayment, the wages or compensation of the employee shall continue from the due date thereof at the same hourly rate for eight hours per day until paid or until action therefor is commenced. However:

(a) In no case shall the penalty wages or compensation continue for more than 30 days from the due date; and

(b) A penalty may not be assessed under this section when an employer pays an employee the wages the employer estimates are due and payable under ORS 652.140 (Payment of wages on termination of employment) (2)(c) and the estimated amount of wages paid is less than the actual amount of earned and unpaid wages, as long as the employer pays the employee all wages earned and unpaid within five days after the employee submits the time records.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the employee or a person on behalf of the employee submits a written notice of nonpayment, the penalty may not exceed 100 percent of the employee’s unpaid wages or compensation unless the employer fails to pay the full amount of the employee’s unpaid wages or compensation within 12 days after receiving the notice.

(b) If the employee or a person on behalf of the employee fails to submit a written notice of nonpayment, the penalty may not exceed 100 percent of the employee’s unpaid wages or compensation.

(c) A written notice of nonpayment must include the estimated amount of wages or compensation alleged to be owed or an allegation of facts sufficient to estimate the amount owed. Submission of a written notice of nonpayment that fails to include the estimated amount of wages or compensation alleged to be owed or an allegation of facts sufficient to estimate the amount owed does not satisfy the requirement for written notice under this subsection unless the employer has violated ORS 652.610 (Itemized statement of amounts and purposes of deductions) , 652.640 (Itemized statement of compensation and deductions required) or 653.045 (Records to be kept by employers) .

(d) For purposes of determining when an employer has paid wages or compensation under this subsection, payment occurs on the date the employer delivers the payment to the employee or sends the payment by first class mail, express mail or courier service.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) For purposes of this section, a commission owed to an employee by a business that primarily sells motor vehicles or farm implements is not due until all of the terms and conditions of an agreement between the employer and employee concerning the method of payment of commissions are fulfilled. If no such agreement exists, the commission is due with all other earned and unpaid wages or compensation as provided in ORS 652.140 (Payment of wages on termination of employment) .

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, when there is a dispute between an employer and an employee concerning the amount of commission due under paragraph (a) of this subsection, if the amount of unpaid commission is found to be less than 20 percent of the amount of unpaid commission claimed by the employee, the penalty may not exceed the amount of the unpaid commission or $200, whichever is greater.

(4) Subsections (2) and (3)(b) of this section do not apply when:

(a) The employer has violated ORS 652.140 (Payment of wages on termination of employment) or 652.145 (Payment of wages for seasonal farmworkers) one or more times in the year before the employee’s employment ceased; or

(b) The employer terminated one or more other employees on the same date that the employee’s employment ceased.

(5) The employer may avoid liability for the penalty described in this section by showing financial inability to pay the wages or compensation at the time the wages or compensation accrued. [Amended by 1957 c.244 §1; 1991 c.966 §2; 1995 c.501 §1; 2001 c.690 §1; 2003 c.779 §1; 2005 c.664 §2; 2011 c.348 §2]

Source: Section 652.150 — Penalty wage for failure to pay wages on termination of employment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors652.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 653.276 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 653 / Section 653.276
653.276 Economic forecast to include economic and wage data relating to state agricultural economy
Status: in_force

The division of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services that serves as the office of economic analysis shall include in the economic forecast for a biennium any available relevant economic and wage data that relates to the agricultural economy in this state as impacted by the operation of ORS 315.133 (Overtime compensation paid to agricultural workers) and 653.272 (Overtime requirements for agricultural workers) . [2022 c.115 §6b]

Note: 653.276 (Economic forecast to include economic and wage data relating to state agricultural economy) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 653 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 653.276 — Economic forecast to include economic and wage data relating to state agricultural economy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors653.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 660.167 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 660 / Section 660.167
660.167 Adoption of policies by council
Status: in_force

The State Apprenticeship and Training Council, in cooperation with the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, shall adopt policies regarding:

(1) Evaluation procedures relating to the determination of apprenticeship credit for work experience, education and training.

(2) Procedures for demonstrating the level of achievement required in any area of related instruction, including but not limited to taking a qualifying examination of the course content. [1971 c.271 §10; 2017 c.66 §5]

Source: Section 660.167 — Adoption of policies by council , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors660.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 660.364 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 660 / Section 660.364
660.364 Financial incentives and comprehensive strategies to promote green economy and green technology and innovation
Status: in_force

The Oregon Business Development Department, in consultation with the State Workforce and Talent Development Board, shall:

(1) Develop criteria for existing investments and new or expanded financial incentives and comprehensive strategies to recruit, retain and expand green economy industries, including but not limited to forest products industries as defined in ORS 660.358 (Green jobs growth initiative plan) , and small businesses.

(2) Make recommendations for new or expanded financial incentives and comprehensive strategies to stimulate research and development of green technology and innovation. [2009 c.887 §6; 2011 c.452 §3; 2017 c.185 §42; 2017 c.297 §20]

Source: Section 660.364 — Financial incentives and comprehensive strategies to promote green economy and green technology and innovation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors660.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.578 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.578
656.578 Workers’ election whether to sue third person or noncomplying employer for damages
Status: in_force

If a worker of a noncomplying employer receives a compensable injury in the course of employment, or if a worker receives a compensable injury due to the negligence or wrong of a third person (other than those exempt from liability under ORS 656.018 (Effect of providing coverage) ), entitling the worker under ORS 656.154 (Injury due to negligence or wrong of a person not in the same employ as injured worker) to seek a remedy against such third person, such worker or, if death results from the injury, the other beneficiaries shall elect whether to recover damages from such employer or third person. If a worker leaves beneficiaries who are minors, the right of election shall be exercised by their surviving parent, if any; otherwise, such election shall be exercised by the guardian. [Formerly 656.312]

Source: Section 656.578 — Workers’ election whether to sue third person or noncomplying employer for damages , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 660.321 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 660 / Section 660.321
660.321 State Workforce and Talent Development Board
Status: in_force

(1) A State Workforce and Talent Development Board shall be created under section 3111 of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to assist in the development of the Workforce and Talent Development Plan established under ORS 660.324 (Duties of state board) , to carry out the other functions described by the federal Act and to provide strategic planning and recommendations related to state talent development.

(2) The membership of the board must be in accordance with the requirements of section 3111(b) of the federal Act.

(3) Representatives of business described in section 3111(b)(1)(C)(i) of the federal Act who are appointed to the board must be confirmed by the Senate in the manner prescribed under ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) .

(4) The Governor shall select a chairperson in accordance with the requirements of section 3111(c) of the federal Act.

(5) The Governor shall appoint one member who is a representative of a local workforce development board.

(6) A majority of the board must be representatives of business, as described in section 3111(b)(1)(C)(i) of the federal Act.

(7) Members of the Legislative Assembly appointed to the board are nonvoting members of the board and may act in an advisory capacity only.

(8) To transact business at a meeting of the board, a quorum of voting members must participate. A quorum consists of a majority of the voting members. At least 25 percent of the members participating must be representatives of business, as described in section 3111(b)(1)(C)(i) of the federal Act.

(9) Members of the board are not entitled to compensation, but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred by them in the performance of their official duties in the manner and amount provided for in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [Formerly 411.926; 2005 c.242 §1; 2011 c.272 §8; 2014 c.49 §5; 2017 c.185 §27; 2017 c.297 §5a]

Source: Section 660.321 — State Workforce and Talent Development Board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors660.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 653.027 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 653 / Section 653.027
653.027 Wage rate for persons under 18 years of age in agriculture
Status: in_force

An employer who employs individuals under 18 years of age in agricultural labor and who pays such individuals by the amount of work produced or services rendered shall pay such individuals the same rate of payment for the work produced or services required as paid to individuals 18 years of age or older. [1973 c.403 §2; 1993 c.18 §130]

Source: Section 653.027 — Wage rate for persons under 18 years of age in agriculture , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors653.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 660.302 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 660 / Section 660.302
660.302 Findings and policy
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(a) A robust and effective workforce system is necessary to produce a highly skilled workforce, to advance more Oregonians into family wage jobs and to help Oregon businesses compete in a global economy.

(b) Oregon’s economy is strongest when all workers are self-sufficient and all businesses can find the talented workforce they need to grow.

(2) The Legislative Assembly declares that:

(a) It will be beneficial to consolidate state-level coordination, employer engagement and oversight responsibilities within the State Workforce and Talent Development Board and to align state investments in workforce development, economic development and education to meet the needs of identified key industries in this state.

(b) It is the policy of this state to promote the coordinated provision of education, employment, economic development and job training to:

(A) Develop a workforce system that is flexible, accountable, outcome-focused and data-driven;

(B) Meet the needs of employers for skilled, committed and innovative employees;

(C) Deliver an effective, efficient, highly integrated and responsive workforce system;

(D) Offer services;

(E) Ensure equity in program access, services and outcomes for populations that have historically experienced high levels of unemployment, underemployment and poverty;

(F) Provide greater economic security and grow a more inclusive and dynamic economy;

(G) Support the economic health of local communities throughout this state with workforce solutions that meet community needs and advance the prosperity of Oregonians and Oregon-based businesses;

(H) Build on the WorkSource Oregon network of state workforce agencies, local workforce development boards, public and private secondary and post-secondary institutions of education and other public and private partners to deliver a comprehensive, robust and outcome-oriented array of services to unemployed and underemployed individuals and to businesses seeking employees;

(I) Support the achievement of Oregon’s 40-40-20 goal in conjunction with the education system and private industry to ensure that more Oregonians may access opportunities to gain skills and earn credentials to support their employment goals; and

(J) Support the continuing economic health of the maritime sector in Oregon and provide opportunities for Oregonians to acquire family wage jobs in the maritime sector. [2014 c.49 §1; 2017 c.185 §24; 2017 c.297 §2; 2017 c.738 §2]

Source: Section 660.302 — Findings and policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors660.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657b.337 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657b / Section 657b.337
657B.337 Cancellation of unrecoverable benefit payments and amounts of interest or penalties due and unpaid
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If any amount paid to a covered individual as benefits, for which the covered individual has been found liable under the provisions of ORS 657B.332 (False statements or failure to report material fact) to repay or to have deducted from benefits payable, has been neither repaid nor deducted within a period of five years following the date the decision establishing the overpayment became final, and is equal to or less than one-half of the state maximum weekly benefit amount in effect at the time the overpayment is discovered, or determined by the Director of the Employment Department to be uncollectible, the overpayment, together with the record of the overpayment and the resulting shortage, may be canceled.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, the overpayment may not be canceled if the debt is being recovered by payments or deductions that were received within the last three months or if repayment of the overpayment is required under ORS 657B.334 (Ineligibility for benefits upon conviction of fraud in obtaining benefits) .

(2) If an amount paid to a covered individual as benefits, for which the covered individual has been found liable under the provisions of ORS 657B.335 (Deduction of benefits paid in error not due to recipient fault) to have deducted from benefits payable, has not been waived under ORS 657B.336 (Waiver of recovery of overpaid benefits) , paid or deducted from benefits otherwise payable to the covered individual for any week or weeks within five years following the week in which the decision establishing the overpayment became final, the overpayment, together with the record of the overpayment and the resulting shortage, shall be canceled.

(3) When in the judgment of the director the best interests of the Employment Department are served in an effort to settle accounts, the director may waive, reduce or compromise any part or all of the interest or penalty charged pursuant to ORS 657B.332 (False statements or failure to report material fact) . The director may determine that the amount of interest or penalty due and unpaid is uncollectible, and write off the amount. In making the determination that interest or a penalty is uncollectible, the director shall consider, among other factors:

(a) The administrative costs of continued collection efforts in relation to the amount due;

(b) The accessibility of the debtor for effective collection actions; and

(c) The debtor’s financial condition and ability to pay the amount due, both current and projected. [2023 c.120 §5]

Note: See note under 657B.332 (False statements or failure to report material fact) .

Source: Section 657B.337 — Cancellation of unrecoverable benefit payments and amounts of interest or penalties due and unpaid , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.394 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.394
657.394 Filing of lien statement or warrant
Status: in_force

(1) Any warrant attaching the lien under ORS 657.392 (Benefits subject to recovery as lien on real or personal property) may also be filed in the office of the Secretary of State. Filing in the office of the Secretary of State shall have no effect until a copy of the statement of lien or the warrant has been recorded with the county clerk.

(2) When a copy of the statement of lien or the warrant is filed with the Secretary of State in compliance with subsection (1) of this section, such filing shall have the same effect with respect to personal property as if the copy of the statement of lien or the warrant had been duly recorded with the county clerk in each county of this state.

(3) A copy of the statement of lien or the warrant so filed with the Secretary of State shall be filed and indexed by the Secretary of State in the same manner as is provided in ORS 79.0501 (UCC 9-501. Filing office) for the filing and indexing of financing statements. [1997 c.372 §6; 2001 c.445 §178]

Source: Section 657.394 — Filing of lien statement or warrant , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 654.182 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 654 / Section 654.182
654.182 Rules for ORS 654.176
Status: in_force

(1) In carrying out ORS 654.176 (Safety committee or safety meeting required) , the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall adopt rules that include, but are not limited to, provisions:

(a) Prescribing the membership of the committees to ensure equal numbers of employees, who are volunteers or are elected by their peers, and employer representatives and specifying the frequency of meetings.

(b) Requiring employers to make adequate written records of each meeting and to file and maintain the records subject to inspection by the director.

(c) Requiring employers to compensate employee representatives on safety committees at the regular hourly wage while the employees are engaged in safety committee training or are attending safety committee meetings.

(d) Prescribing the duties and functions of safety committees, which include, but are not limited to:

(A) Establishing procedures for workplace safety inspections by the committee.

(B) Establishing procedures for investigating all safety incidents, accidents, illnesses and deaths.

(C) Evaluating accident and illness prevention programs.

(e) Prescribing guidelines for the training of safety committee members.

(f) Prescribing alternate forms of safety committees and safety meetings to meet the special needs of small employers, agricultural employers and employers with mobile worksites.

(2) An employer that is a member of a multiemployer group operating under a collective bargaining agreement that contains provisions regulating the formation and operation of a safety committee that meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of this section and ORS 654.176 (Safety committee or safety meeting required) shall be considered to have met the requirements of this section and ORS 654.176 (Safety committee or safety meeting required) . [1981 c.488 §3; 1990 c.2 §2; 1991 c.746 §2; 2007 c.448 §2]

Source: Section 654.182 — Rules for ORS 654.176; contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors654.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 658.717 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 658 / Section 658.717
658.717 Notice of farmworker camp operations
Status: in_force

Every farmworker camp operator shall:

(1) Post an informational notice, on a form provided by the Department of Consumer and Business Services as set forth in subsection (2) of this section, in an area of the farmworker camp frequented by the occupants.

(2) The notice provided by the department under subsection (1) of this section shall be published in English and in the language or languages used to communicate with the occupants of the farmworker camp and shall contain the following information:

(a) The name and address of the operator.

(b) The address and phone number of the department.

(c) A statement that inquiries regarding health and sanitation matters or the terms and conditions of occupancy may be made to the department.

(d) A statement that the farmworker camp is registered with the department. [1995 c.500 §3]

Source: Section 658.717 — Notice of farmworker camp operations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors658.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 659.835 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 659 / Section 659.835
659.835 Health insurance coverage for children of employees
Status: in_force

Where a parent is required by a court or administrative order to provide health coverage that is available through an employer doing business in this state, the employer shall:

(1) Permit the parent to enroll under family coverage a child who is otherwise eligible for coverage without regard to any enrollment season restrictions.

(2) If the parent is enrolled but fails to make application to obtain coverage of the child, enroll the child under family coverage upon application by the child’s other parent, by the state agency administering the Medicaid program or the state agency administering 42 U.S.C. 651 to 669, the child support enforcement program.

(3) Not disenroll or eliminate coverage of a child unless the employer is provided satisfactory written evidence that:

(a) The court order is no longer in effect;

(b) The child is or will be enrolled in comparable coverage which will take effect no later than the effective date of disenrollment; or

(c) The employer has eliminated family health coverage for all of its employees.

(4) Withhold from the employee’s compensation the employee’s share, if any, of premiums for health coverage and pay this amount to the insurance provider. [Formerly 659.324]

Source: Section 659.835 — Health insurance coverage for children of employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 659a.090 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 659a / Section 659a.090
659A.090 Definitions for ORS 659A.090 to 659A.099
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 659A.090 (Definitions for ORS 659A.090 to 659A.099) to 659A.099 (Short title) :

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 659A.001 (Definitions) , “employee” means an individual who performs services for compensation for an employer for an average of at least 20 hours per week. “Employee” includes all individuals employed at any site owned or operated by an employer, but does not include independent contractors.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 659A.001 (Definitions) , “employer” means:

(a) A person, firm, corporation, partnership, legal representative or other business entity that engages in any business, industry, profession or activity in this state and that employs 25 or more persons in the State of Oregon for each working day during each of 20 or more calendar workweeks in the year in which leave is taken under ORS 659A.093 (Employer required to provide leave) or the year immediately preceding the year in which the leave is to be taken;

(b) The state, and a department, agency, board or commission of the state; and

(c) A local government, including, but not limited to, a county, city, town, municipal corporation, independent public corporation or political subdivision of the state.

(3) “Period of military conflict” means a period of war:

(a) Declared by the United States Congress;

(b) Declared by executive order of the President of the United States; or

(c) In which a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States is ordered to active duty pursuant to Title 32 of the United States Code or section 12301 or 12302 of Title 10 of the United States Code. [2009 c.559 §3]

Source: Section 659A.090 — Definitions for ORS 659A.090 to 659A.099 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 654.056 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 654 / Section 654.056
654.056 Variance from safety or health standards
Status: in_force

(1) Any employer may apply to the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, pursuant to regulations and procedures adopted by the director, for an order granting the employer a variance from a particular safety or health regulation, rule or standard.

(2) The director may grant a temporary variance only if the employer demonstrates by a preponderance of the evidence that:

(a) The employer is unable to comply with a new regulation, rule or standard by its effective date;

(b) The employer has an effective program for complying with the law as quickly as practicable; and

(c) The employer is taking all available steps in the interim to safeguard the employees of the employer against the hazards covered by the regulation, rule or standard.

(3) The director may grant a permanent variance only if the employer demonstrates by a preponderance of the evidence that the conditions, practices, means, methods, operations or processes used or proposed to be used by the employer will provide employment and a place of employment which are as safe and healthful as those which would prevail if the employer complied with the regulation, rule or standard.

(4) Where the director proposes to deny a request for a variance, the employer shall be given an opportunity for a hearing before the Workers’ Compensation Board in which the employer may contest the proposed denial.

(5) Where the director proposes to grant a variance, the affected employees shall be given an opportunity for a hearing before the board in which they may contest the proposed variance.

(6) A request for a variance which is filed after an inspection or investigation by the director will not act to stay or dismiss any citation which may result from such inspection or investigation, and an order granting the requested variance shall have no retroactive effect.

(7) An order granting a variance may be modified or revoked by the director upon the director’s own motion or upon the application of the employer or an affected employee or representative of the employee, in the manner prescribed for its issuance at any time after six months from its issuance. [1973 c.833 §13 (enacted in lieu of 654.055); 1977 c.804 §37]

Source: Section 654.056 — Variance from safety or health standards; effect of variance on citations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors654.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 662.820 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 662 / Section 662.820
662.820 Employer to display bilingual notices of picketing restriction
Status: in_force

An employer of persons employed to harvest perishable agricultural crops shall display, in a conspicuous manner about the farm, ranch or orchard where perishable agricultural crops are being harvested, notices, written in the English and Spanish languages, of sufficient size and number to reasonably inform the employees and stating that ORS 662.815 (Picketing sites where perishable agricultural crops are being harvested restricted) prohibits any person other than a regular employee, as defined in ORS 662.805 (Definitions for ORS 662.805 to 662.825) , from picketing a farm, ranch or orchard where perishable agricultural crops are produced while such crops are being harvested. [1963 c.543 §5]

Source: Section 662.820 — Employer to display bilingual notices of picketing restriction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors662.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.642 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.642
656.642 Emergency Fund
Status: in_force

(1) There is created a revolving fund known as the Emergency Fund, which shall be deposited and maintained with the State Treasurer in the sum of $200,000.

(2) The Emergency Fund shall be disbursed by checks or orders issued by the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation and drawn upon the State Treasurer:

(a) To pay compensation benefits.

(b) To refund to employers amounts paid to the Industrial Accident Fund in excess of the amounts required by this chapter.

(c) To distribute any surplus to employers as required by ORS 656.526 (Distribution of dividends from surplus in Industrial Accident Fund) .

(d) To distribute any moneys recovered from an employer or third party in which the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation has no equity.

(e) To pay administrative expenses. [Formerly 656.464; 1971 c.357 §1; 1983 c.740 §245]

Source: Section 656.642 — Emergency Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 658.720 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 658 / Section 658.720
658.720 Certain agreements void
Status: in_force

Agreements by workers purporting to modify their rights under ORS 658.705 (Definitions for ORS 658.705 to 658.850) to 658.850 (Civil penalties) shall be void as contrary to public policy. [1989 c.962 §11; 1991 c.67 §167]

Source: Section 658.720 — Certain agreements void , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors658.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 653.300 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 653 / Section 653.300
653.300 Health benefit plan options for certain employees
Status: in_force

(1) Each public or private employer in this state which offers its employees a health benefit plan and employs not fewer than 25 employees, and each employee benefit fund in this state with not fewer than 25 members which offers its members any form of health benefit, shall make available to and inform its employees or members of the option to enroll in at least one health maintenance organization which provides health care services in the geographic areas in which a substantial number of such employees or members reside. Where there is a prevailing collective bargaining agreement, the selection of the health maintenance organizations to be made available to the employees shall be made under the agreement.

(2) No employer or benefits fund in this state shall be required to pay more for health benefits as a result of the application of this section than would otherwise be required by any prevailing collective bargaining agreement or other contract for the provision of health benefits to its employees.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, no employer or benefits fund need provide such an option unless at least 25 employees or members agree to participate in a health maintenance organization. [1985 c.747 §70]

Note: 653.300 (Health benefit plan options for certain employees) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 653 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 653.300 — Health benefit plan options for certain employees; limitation on cost to employer or health benefit plan for exercise of option , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors653.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657b.332 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657b / Section 657b.332
657B.332 False statements or failure to report material fact
Status: in_force

(1) An employer may not willfully make or cause to be made false statements or willfully fail to report a material fact regarding the claim of an eligible employee or regarding an employee’s eligibility for family and medical leave insurance benefits under this chapter.

(2) The Director of the Employment Department may assess a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,000 against an employer for each occurrence that violates subsection (1) of this section.

(3) If the director determines that a covered individual willfully made a false statement or willfully failed to report a material fact in order to obtain benefits under this chapter, the covered individual is:

(a) Disqualified from claiming benefits for one year; and

(b) Liable for a penalty imposed at a rate prescribed by the director of at least 15 percent, but not greater than 30 percent, of the amount of benefits the covered individual received to which the covered individual was not entitled.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the director determines that a covered individual has received benefits to which the covered individual was not entitled, the director may:

(A) Seek repayment of benefits from the covered individual in a manner prescribed by the director by rule; or

(B) Have the amount of the benefits deducted from any future benefits otherwise payable to the covered individual under ORS 657B.100 (Allowing or denying claim) .

(b) For purposes of paragraph (a)(B) of this subsection, the director may deduct all or any part of the covered individual’s future weekly benefits.

(c) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this subsection, benefits described in paragraph (a) of this subsection may be collected for any week or weeks within five years following the week in which the decision establishing the erroneous payment became final.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraph (c) of this subsection, overpaid benefits subject to the penalty imposed under subsection (3)(b) of this section may be collected at any time.

(e) Notice provided to a covered individual of the covered individual’s liability for recovery of benefits under this section must include a description of:

(A) The basis for the director’s decision that benefits have been overpaid; and

(B) The consequences of the overpayment, including the methods of recovery of the overpaid amount, with interest and penalties, and the possibility of waiver under ORS 657B.336 (Waiver of recovery of overpaid benefits) .

(5) If benefits are paid because of an error that is not due to provision of a false statement, nondisclosure of a material fact or misrepresentation by a covered individual, the director may waive, in whole or in part, the amount of any such payments for which recovery under subsection (4) of this section would be against equity, good conscience or administrative efficiency.

(6) A decision of the director under this section does not authorize the recovery of the amount of any benefits paid to a covered individual until the decision is final and the decision specifies:

(a) That the covered individual, by reason of false statement, nondisclosure or misrepresentation, is liable to repay the amount to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund established under ORS 657B.430 (Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund) ;

(b) The nature of the false statement, nondisclosure or misrepresentation;

(c) The week or weeks for which the benefits were paid; and

(d) That any amount subject to recovery and any penalty due under this section may be collected by the director in a civil action against the employer or covered individual brought in the name of the director.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The director may bring a civil action against a covered individual to collect any amount subject to recovery and any penalty due under this section.

(b) Any judgment rendered shall bear interest at the rate provided in subsection (8) of this section.

(8) Interest on any amount liable to be repaid under this section shall be paid and collected at the same time repayment of benefits is made by the covered individual, at the rate of one percent per month. In computing the interest, a fraction of a month shall be counted as a full month.

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Deductions from paid family and medical leave insurance benefits pursuant to subsection (4) of this section shall be applied solely to the amount of the benefits liable to be repaid under this section.

(b) All other payments shall be applied first to court costs, then to penalties, then to interest, then to the amount liable to be repaid.

(10) The following amounts collected under this section shall be paid into the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund established under ORS 657B.430 (Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund) :

(a) Amounts in repayment of benefits;

(b) Amounts collected as interest under subsection (8) of this section; and

(c) The penalties imposed under subsection (3)(b) of this section.

(11) The director shall adopt rules establishing standards and procedures for the repayment of benefits and payment of penalties and interest under this section.

(12) An employer or covered individual may appeal a determination made under this section as provided in ORS 657B.410 (Appeals process, generally) . [Formerly 657B.120]

Note: Section 13 (1), chapter 120, Oregon Laws 2023, provides:

Source: Section 657B.332 — False statements or failure to report material fact; recovery of erroneous benefit payments due to misrepresentation or nondisclosure; notice requirements; penalties; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 660.352 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 660 / Section 660.352
660.352 Youth Employment Enhancement Fund
Status: in_force

The Youth Employment Enhancement Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Moneys in the Youth Employment Enhancement Fund are continuously appropriated to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for the purposes of ORS 660.349 (Grant program for collaborative pilot projects providing high school students experience and education in architecture, construction trades and engineering) . [2009 c.836 §5; 2015 c.366 §66]

Source: Section 660.352 — Youth Employment Enhancement Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors660.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 653.269 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 653 / Section 653.269
653.269 Exceptions to ORS 653.268
Status: in_force

The provisions of ORS 653.268 (Overtime for labor directly employed by public employers) relating to pay for overtime shall not apply to:

(1) Labor employed in forest fire fighting.

(2) Employees of any irrigation system district actually engaged in the distribution of water for irrigation or domestic use.

(3) Employees of a public employer, as defined in ORS 243.650 (Definitions for ORS 243.650 to 243.809) , who are employed in fire protection or law enforcement activities, including security personnel in corrections institutions, as those employees and activities are defined by rule of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries.

(4) Employees of a people’s utility district organized under ORS chapter 261.

(5) Employees exempted from overtime:

(a) By a public employer as defined in ORS 243.650 (Definitions for ORS 243.650 to 243.809) because of the executive, administrative, supervisory or professional nature of their employment as the nature of such employment is defined by rule of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries; or

(b) By a collective bargaining agreement expressly waiving application of ORS 653.268 (Overtime for labor directly employed by public employers) .

(6) Employees of a public employer as defined in ORS 243.650 (Definitions for ORS 243.650 to 243.809) engaged in the operation of a hospital or an establishment that is an institution primarily engaged in the care of persons who are sick or aged or have mental illness or mental retardation and who reside on the premises if, before performance of the work and pursuant to an agreement between the employer and employee or between the employer and the bargaining representative of the employees when the employees are represented under a collective bargaining agreement, a work period of 14 consecutive days is accepted in lieu of the workweek of seven consecutive days for purposes of overtime computation and if, for the employee’s employment in excess of eight hours in any workday and in excess of 80 hours in such 14-day period, the employee receives compensation at a rate not less than one and one-half times the rate at which the employee is employed.

(7) Members of the organized militia while in active service of the state in accordance with ORS 399.075 (Ordering organized militia into active service of the state) . [Formerly 279.342; 2007 c.70 §283; 2023 c.122 §9]

Source: Section 653.269 — Exceptions to ORS 653.268; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors653.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 660.410 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 660 / Section 660.410
660.410 Program to convene statewide industry consortia in targeted industries
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “community-based organization” has the meaning given that term in ORS 660.390 (Grant program for development of post-secondary career pathway programs) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission, in consultation with the State Workforce and Talent Development Board, shall establish a program to convene statewide industry consortia that represent the health care, manufacturing and technology industry sectors. Each individual consortium established under this section shall represent a single targeted industry sector.

(b) The purpose of the program is to:

(A) Establish strategic partnerships to align workforce development activities that aim to increase participation in workforce programs by individuals from priority populations;

(B) Develop structured processes to address mutual goals and promote consensus in decision-making;

(C) Identify industry-specific workforce needs in this state, including the need for high-value credentials, to inform the development and implementation of culturally and linguistically diverse workforce education and training curricula;

(D) Develop targeted recruitment strategies to increase equitable participation by individuals from priority populations in statewide workforce programs;

(E) Promote workforce development programs and activities in the targeted industry sectors; and

(F) Establish wage rate standards, varied by locality, for each skilled occupation within each of the sectors specified in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(3) Once every two years, each industry consortium established under this section shall:

(a) Recalculate the wage rate standards described in subsection (2)(b)(F) of this section using relevant economic and employment data made available by the Employment Department. If there is no such data available, the consortium shall recalculate the wage rate standards using relevant economic and employment data made available from other resources, as identified by the commission by rule.

(b) Submit a statement to the commission summarizing the methodology used to recalculate the wage rate standards and the date on which the new wage rate standards shall take effect.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An industry consortium established under this section shall operate under the direction of a leadership team composed of the following representatives from the consortium’s targeted industry sector:

(A) A representative who is a business leader.

(B) A representative of a community-based organization that administers one or more workforce programs.

(C) One or more representatives of workforce education and training providers.

(D) A representative of a labor organization.

(b) To the extent practicable, members of the leadership team shall include individuals who are representative of priority populations.

(c) The membership of an industry consortium established under this section must include, in addition to the members of the leadership team, the following:

(A) One or more representatives from the State Workforce and Talent Development Board.

(B) One or more representatives of the Racial Justice Council within the Office of the Governor.

(C) One or more representatives of employers.

(D) One or more representatives of an industry association.

(E) One or more representatives of labor organizations.

(F) One or more representatives of local workforce development boards.

(G) One or more representatives of economic developers.

(5) The State Workforce and Talent Development Board, or any other neutral entity designated by the board, shall serve as the intermediary between the industry consortia members.

(6) The commission may adopt any rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. [2022 c.28 §10; 2023 c.343 §5]

Source: Section 660.410 — Program to convene statewide industry consortia in targeted industries; wage standards; consortium leadership team membership; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors660.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 663.030 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 663 / Section 663.030
663.030 Conduct of representation election
Status: in_force

No election shall be directed in any bargaining unit or any subdivision within which, in the preceding 12 months, a valid election has been held. Employees engaged in an economic strike who are not entitled to reinstatement are eligible to vote, under regulations of the Employment Relations Board consistent with the purposes and provisions of this chapter, in any election conducted within 12 months after the commencement of the strike. In any election where none of the choices on the ballot receives a majority, a run-off shall be conducted by the board, the ballot providing for a selection between the two choices receiving the largest and second largest number of valid votes cast in the election. [Formerly 662.565; 1975 c.147 §13a]

Source: Section 663.030 — Conduct of representation election , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors663.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.331 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.331
656.331 Contact, medical examination of worker represented by attorney prohibited without written notice
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, if an injured worker is represented by an attorney and the attorney has given written notice of such representation:

(a) The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, the insurer or self-insured employer shall not request the worker to submit to an independent medical examination without giving prior or simultaneous written notice to the worker’s attorney.

(b) An insurer or self-insured employer shall not contact the worker without giving prior or simultaneous written notice to the worker’s attorney if the contact affects the denial, reduction or termination of the worker’s benefits.

(2) The director shall adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of subsection (1)(b) of this section. [1985 c.706 §8]

Source: Section 656.331 — Contact, medical examination of worker represented by attorney prohibited without written notice; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.047 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.047
656.047 Oregon Health Authority obligation to provide coverage for volunteer emergency health care providers
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall provide workers’ compensation coverage for volunteer emergency health care providers registered under ORS 401.654 (Registry of emergency health care providers) who are injured in the course and scope of performing emergency health care services if the injury occurs:

(a) While the volunteer is performing health care services at the direction of the authority under ORS 401.661 (Provision of health care services after declaration of emergency) ; or

(b) While the volunteer is engaged in training being conducted or approved by the authority for the purpose of preparing the volunteer to perform emergency health care services.

(2) Workers’ compensation coverage shall be provided under this section in the manner provided by ORS 656.039 (Election of coverage for workers not subject to law) . [2022 c.37 §3]

Source: Section 656.047 — Oregon Health Authority obligation to provide coverage for volunteer emergency health care providers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 653.305 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 653 / Section 653.305
653.305 Bureau’s inquiry into employment of minors
Status: in_force

The Bureau of Labor and Industries may at any time inquire into wages or hours or conditions of labor of minors employed in any occupation in this state and determine suitable hours and conditions of labor for such minors. [Amended by 1967 c.596 §16; 1979 c.886 §3; 1993 c.18 §131; 2013 c.296 §21]

Source: Section 653.305 — Bureau’s inquiry into employment of minors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors653.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.715 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.715
657.715 Wagner-Peyser Act accepted
Status: in_force

The State of Oregon hereby accepts the provisions of the Act of Congress approved June 6, 1933, entitled “An act to provide for the establishment of a national employment system and for cooperation with the states in the promotion of such system, and for other purposes.”

Source: Section 657.715 — Wagner-Peyser Act accepted , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 659a.377 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 659a / Section 659a.377
659A.377 Requirements for mediation related to claims or allegations of unlawful conduct as described under ORS 659A.370
Status: in_force

For purposes of mediation related to claims or allegations of the unlawful conduct described under ORS 659A.370 (Employer prohibited from entering into agreements that prevent employee from discussing certain unlawful conduct) (1)(a) and (b), a mediator in the mediation shall provide a person who is a party to the mediation and who is not represented by an attorney with a copy of the model procedures and policies made available by the Bureau of Labor and Industries under ORS 659A.375 (Employer policies relating to prevention of discrimination and sexual assault) . [2022 c.107 §2]

Note: 659A.377 (Requirements for mediation related to claims or allegations of unlawful conduct as described under ORS 659A.370) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 659A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 659A.377 — Requirements for mediation related to claims or allegations of unlawful conduct as described under ORS 659A.370 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657b.340 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657b / Section 657b.340
657B.340 Family and medical leave insurance program
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Employment Department shall establish a family and medical leave insurance program to provide family and medical leave insurance benefits to a covered individual as specified in this chapter.

(2) Not later than September 1, 2022, the director shall adopt rules that are necessary to establish the program under subsection (1) of this section, including but not limited to rules that:

(a) Establish an outreach plan for the program to receive input from, and disseminate information to, employers and eligible employees.

(b) Establish a process by which employers may apply for approval of an employer-offered benefit plan under ORS 657B.210 (Equivalent plans, generally) .

(3) The director may enter into interagency agreements to perform the duties and functions necessary to implement and administer this chapter.

(4) Whenever possible, the director shall use existing employer and public infrastructure to maintain records, conduct outreach and facilitate contributions made to the program.

(5) All agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111 (“State government” defined) , shall, upon request of the director, assist in the performance of the director’s duties under this chapter, including but not limited to outreach, technical assistance and training. [2019 c.700 §33; 2021 c.639 §1; 2022 c.24 §2]

Source: Section 657B.340 — Family and medical leave insurance program; administration of program; rules; state agency assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 659a.840 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 659a / Section 659a.840
659A.840 Settlement
Status: in_force

(1) The Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries and any respondent named in a complaint may enter into a settlement at any time after the filing of a complaint. Upon issuing a finding of substantial evidence under ORS 659A.835 (Investigation) , the commissioner may take immediate steps to settle the matter through conference, conciliation and persuasion, to eliminate the effects of the unlawful practice and to otherwise carry out the purposes of this chapter.

(2) The terms of any settlement agreement entered into under this chapter must be contained in a written settlement agreement signed by the complainant, the respondent and a representative of the commissioner. Such agreement may include any or all terms and conditions that may be included in a cease and desist order issued by the commissioner after a hearing under ORS 659A.850 (Hearing) .

(3) A complainant may file a complaint with the commissioner at any time after a settlement agreement has been entered into under this chapter to seek enforcement of the terms of the agreement. A complaint under this subsection must be filed within one year after the act or omission alleged to be a violation of the terms of the agreement. The commissioner shall investigate and resolve the complaint in the same manner as provided in this chapter for a complaint filed under ORS 659A.820 (Complaints) .

(4) In addition to the remedy provided under subsection (3) of this section, a complainant may seek to enforce a settlement agreement entered into under this chapter by writ of mandamus or a civil action seeking injunctive relief or specific performance of the agreement.

(5) The commissioner shall enter an order based on the terms of a settlement agreement that is signed by a representative of the commissioner and that is entered into after the issuance of formal charges under ORS 659A.845 (Formal charges) . In addition to enforcement in the manner provided by subsection (3) or (4) of this section, the order may be recorded in the County Clerk Lien Record in the manner provided by ORS 205.125 (County Clerk Lien Record) and enforced in the manner provided by ORS 205.126 (Enforcement of order or warrant recorded in County Clerk Lien Record) .

(6) Nothing said or done in the course of settlement discussions concerning a complaint alleging an unlawful practice under ORS 659A.145 (Discrimination against individual with disability in real property transactions prohibited) or 659A.421 (Discrimination in selling, renting or leasing real property prohibited) or discrimination under federal housing law may be disclosed in any manner, including but not limited to disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) , or be used as evidence in a subsequent proceeding under this chapter or under federal housing law, without the written consent of the persons concerned. [2001 c.621 §6; 2008 c.36 §10]

Source: Section 659A.840 — Settlement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657b.130 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657b / Section 657b.130
657B.130 Elective coverage for certain individuals
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, a self-employed individual may elect to be covered under this chapter for a period of not less than three years. The self-employed individual must file a notice of election in writing with the Director of the Employment Department and contribute to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund established under ORS 657B.430 (Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund) in the manner prescribed by the director by rule. The election becomes effective on the date the notice is filed. The self-employed individual must agree to supply any information concerning taxable income that the director deems necessary.

(2) Subject to ORS 657B.150 (Contributions) , a self-employed individual who has elected coverage may terminate coverage by filing written notice with the director at such times as the director prescribes by rule, including at the time of a change in the self-employed individual’s employment status. The termination may not take effect sooner than 30 days after the notice is filed.

(3) A self-employed individual who has elected coverage may terminate coverage on the date of filing of a voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy petition. The self-employed individual’s elective coverage terminates on the date on which the self-employed individual provides to the director documentation to support the self-employed individual’s filing of the bankruptcy petition and files written notice with the director. At any time thereafter, the self-employed individual may re-elect coverage under this section.

(4) A tribal government may elect to be covered under this chapter, or to terminate coverage, in the same manner as provided in subsections (1) to (3) of this section.

(5) The director shall prescribe by rule the method for collecting contributions and erroneous payments of benefits from self-employed individuals, tribal governments and tribal government employees. [2019 c.700 §41]

Source: Section 657B.130 — Elective coverage for certain individuals; notice of election; termination of coverage; rules for collection of contributions and benefit overpayments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 663.200 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 663 / Section 663.200
663.200 Employee reinstatement orders
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 663.195 (Orders and findings of board) (3), if an order directs reinstatement of an employee, back pay may be required of the employer or labor organization responsible for the discrimination suffered by the employee.

(2) In determining whether a complaint shall issue alleging a violation of ORS 663.120 (Employer unfair labor practices) (1) or (2), and in deciding such cases, the same regulations and rules of decision shall apply irrespective of whether or not the labor organization affected is affiliated with a labor organization national or international in scope.

(3) An order further may require a person to make reports from time to time showing the extent to which it has complied with the order. [1971 c.729 §24]

Source: Section 663.200 — Employee reinstatement orders; reports showing compliance with orders , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors663.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.385 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.385
657.385 Method of paying benefits
Status: in_force

(1) An individual who is eligible for shared work benefits under ORS 657.370 (Definitions for ORS 657.370 to 657.390) to 657.390 (Employer charged for benefits in same manner as for regular or extended benefits) shall be paid, with respect to any week of unemployment, a weekly shared work unemployment insurance benefit amount. Such amount shall be equal to the individual’s regular weekly benefit amount multiplied by the nearest full percentage of reduction of the individual’s regular weekly hours of work, as set forth in the employer’s plan. The benefit payment under ORS 657.370 (Definitions for ORS 657.370 to 657.390) to 657.390 (Employer charged for benefits in same manner as for regular or extended benefits) , if not a multiple of one dollar, shall be rounded to the nearest dollar, and an even one-half dollar shall be rounded to the next higher multiple of one dollar.

(2) The provisions of ORS 657.150 (Amount of benefits) (6) shall not apply to earnings from the shared work employer of an individual eligible for payments under ORS 657.370 (Definitions for ORS 657.370 to 657.390) to 657.390 (Employer charged for benefits in same manner as for regular or extended benefits) unless the resulting payment would be less than the regular benefit payment for which the individual would otherwise be eligible under ORS 657.150 (Amount of benefits) (6) without regard to shared work unemployment insurance benefits.

(3) Except as otherwise provided by ORS 657.370 (Definitions for ORS 657.370 to 657.390) to 657.390 (Employer charged for benefits in same manner as for regular or extended benefits) , all provisions of this chapter and rules adopted by the Director of the Employment Department apply to ORS 657.370 (Definitions for ORS 657.370 to 657.390) to 657.390 (Employer charged for benefits in same manner as for regular or extended benefits) . The director may adopt such rules as the director considers necessary to carry out the purposes of ORS 657.370 (Definitions for ORS 657.370 to 657.390) to 657.390 (Employer charged for benefits in same manner as for regular or extended benefits) . [1982 s.s.1 c.2 §11; 1983 c.51 §2; 2003 c.14 §404; 2015 c.529 §2]

Source: Section 657.385 — Method of paying benefits; amount; applicability of law to shared work plans; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 658.820 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 658 / Section 658.820
658.820 Rules
Status: in_force

(1) The Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries may adopt rules necessary for the administration of ORS 658.705 (Definitions for ORS 658.705 to 658.850) to 658.850 (Civil penalties) .

(2) All rules adopted under ORS 658.705 (Definitions for ORS 658.705 to 658.850) to 658.850 (Civil penalties) shall be issued in compliance with ORS 183.310 (Definitions for chapter) to 183.410 (Agency determination of applicability of rule or statute to petitioner) .

(3) All proceedings relating to the issuance, revocation, suspension, renewal or refusal to renew an indorsement to act as a farmworker camp operator shall be conducted under ORS 183.310 (Definitions for chapter) to 183.497 (Awarding costs and attorney fees when finding for petitioner) . [1989 c.962 §13; 1991 c.67 §173]

Source: Section 658.820 — Rules; proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors658.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 659a.159 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 659a / Section 659a.159
659A.159 Purposes for which family leave may be taken
Status: in_force

(1) Family leave under ORS 659A.150 (Definitions for ORS 659A.150 to 659A.186) to 659A.186 (Exclusivity of provisions) may be taken by an eligible employee for any of the following purposes:

(a) To care for an infant or newly adopted child under 18 years of age, or for a newly placed foster child under 18 years of age, or for an adopted or foster child older than 18 years of age if the child is incapable of self-care because of a mental or physical disability.

(b) To care for a family member with a serious health condition.

(c) To recover from or seek treatment for a serious health condition of the employee that renders the employee unable to perform at least one of the essential functions of the employee’s regular position.

(d) To care for a child of the employee who is suffering from an illness, injury or condition that is not a serious health condition but that requires home care or who requires home care due to the closure of the child’s school or child care provider as a result of a public health emergency.

(e) To deal with the death of a family member by:

(A) Attending the funeral or alternative to a funeral of the family member;

(B) Making arrangements necessitated by the death of the family member; or

(C) Grieving the death of the family member.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Leave under subsection (1)(a) of this section must be completed within 12 months after birth or placement of the child, and an eligible employee is not entitled to any period of family leave under subsection (1)(a) of this section after the expiration of 12 months after birth or placement of the child.

(b) Leave under subsection (1)(e) of this section must be completed within 60 days of the date on which the eligible employee receives notice of the death of a family member. [Formerly 659.476; 2013 c.384 §1; 2021 c.182 §3]

Source: Section 659A.159 — Purposes for which family leave may be taken , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 659a.009 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 659a / Section 659a.009
659A.009 Declaration of policy against discrimination in employment because of age
Status: in_force

It is declared to be the public policy of Oregon that the available workforce should be utilized to the fullest extent possible. To this end, the abilities of an individual, and not any arbitrary standards that discriminate against an individual solely because of age, should be the measure of the individual’s fitness and qualification for employment. [Formerly 659.015; 2005 c.22 §468]

Source: Section 659A.009 — Declaration of policy against discrimination in employment because of age , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 651.030 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 651 / Section 651.030
651.030 Commissioner
Status: in_force

(1) The Bureau of Labor and Industries shall be under the control of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries which office hereby is created.

(2) The Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries shall be elected for a term of four years.

(3) The Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries shall be a citizen of this state who has been a resident of this state for over five years. [Amended by 1979 c.659 §3; 1995 c.107 §3]

Source: Section 651.030 — Commissioner; election; term; qualifications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors651.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.327 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.327
657.327 Notice of effectiveness of extended benefits
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever an extended benefit period is to become effective in this state as a result of a state “on” indicator, or an extended benefit period is to be terminated in this state as a result of a state “off” indicator, the Director of the Employment Department shall make an appropriate public announcement.

(2) No employer’s account shall be charged for extended benefits paid to an unemployed individual pursuant to the provisions of ORS 657.321 (Definitions for ORS 657.321 to 657.329) to 657.329 (Applicability of ORS 657.321 to 657.329) . [1971 c.2 §5; 1982 s.s.1 c.30 §3]

Source: Section 657.327 — Notice of effectiveness of extended benefits; employers not to be charged for extended benefits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.555 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.555
657.555 Authority to release, compromise or satisfy liens
Status: in_force

Any lien provided for in ORS 657.525 (Lien on subjects and products of labor for which contributions are due) to 657.540 (Lien on property of defaulting employer) may be released, compromised or satisfied by the Director of the Employment Department, and the property against which a lien is claimed shall be released therefrom by filing a notice of such release or satisfaction with the county clerk of the county in which the notice of lien claim was filed.

Source: Section 657.555 — Authority to release, compromise or satisfy liens , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 660.348 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 660 / Section 660.348
660.348 Comprehensive assessment of public workforce system
Status: in_force

(1) Once every even-numbered year, the Committee for Continuous Improvement established under ORS 660.347 (Committee for Continuous Improvement) shall identify and contract with an independent third-party entity to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the public workforce system in this state and to make recommendations for improvements.

(2) The comprehensive assessment shall include a review of the workforce programs and services administered by the following entities through the public workforce system:

(a) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission;

(b) Local workforce development boards;

(c) The Employment Department;

(d) The Commission for the Blind;

(e) The Department of Human Services;

(f) The Housing and Community Services Department; and

(g) Any other entities deemed appropriate by the committee.

(3) The comprehensive assessment shall be conducted with a focus on:

(a) Advancing racial justice, equity, diversity and inclusion through the programs and services delivered through the public workforce system;

(b) Aligning state and local efforts to improve the public workforce system in this state;

(c) Supporting improvements that create a more comprehensive public workforce system;

(d) Providing quality employment experiences and equitable outcomes for job seekers and businesses participating in workforce programs;

(e) Improving the quality of workforce resources, programs and services made available through the public workforce system and the transparency of information regarding performance metrics and outcomes related to those resources, programs and services; and

(f) Building on any current workforce program assessments that are required by law.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The committee shall present the results of each assessment, along with any recommendations for improvements, in reports to the Governor and to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to workforce development, in the manner provided under ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , on or before December 15 of each even-numbered year.

(b) The committee shall include in the committee’s first report, an update regarding the implementation of the recommendations from the assessment of the public workforce system conducted under section 3, chapter 280, Oregon Laws 2021. [2021 c.280 §4]

Note: Sections 1 and 3, chapter 280, Oregon Laws 2021, provide:

Sec. 1. Sections 2 to 4 of this 2021 Act are added to and made a part of ORS 660.300 (Definitions for ORS 660.300 to 660.420) to 660.364 (Financial incentives and comprehensive strategies to promote green economy and green technology and innovation) [series became 660.300 (Definitions for ORS 660.300 to 660.420) to 660.420 (Program for strategic investments in maritime workforce development activities) ]. [2021 c.280 §1]

Sec. 3. Workforce assessment to address needs of individuals and businesses most impacted by COVID-19 pandemic. (1) No later than September 30, 2021, the Committee for Continuous Improvement, established under section 2 of this 2021 Act [ 660.347 (Committee for Continuous Improvement) ], shall identify and contract with an independent third-party entity to conduct an assessment of the public workforce system in this state and to develop recommendations to ensure that the needs of individuals and businesses most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are prioritized and effectively served by the public workforce system.

(2) To develop the recommendations described in subsection (1) of this section, the assessment shall:

(a) Incorporate input from interested stakeholders including, but not limited to individuals who represent:

(A) Community-based organizations with a focus and expertise on serving disenfranchised communities.

(B) Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

(C) Individuals with differing abilities.

(D) Women.

(E) Immigrants.

(F) Rural communities.

(G) Low-skilled adults.

(H) Younger workers.

(I) State agencies.

(J) Labor organizations.

(K) Education providers.

(L) Apprenticeship and preapprenticeship organizations.

(M) Local businesses.

(b) Focus on:

(A) Identifying and eliminating barriers that impede access to workforce programs and services by individuals and businesses most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

(B) Improving employment experiences and access to workforce programs for job seekers in disenfranchised communities.

(C) Improving alignment between state agencies and nonprofit organizations that provide culturally specific and wraparound services.

(3) Upon completion of the assessment described in this section, the committee shall submit to the State Workforce and Talent Development Board a report that includes the results of the assessment and the recommendations developed by the third-party entity under subsection (2) of this section. Not later than 45 days after receiving the report, the board shall approve the report and submit a copy of the report to the Governor and the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to workforce development, in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) . [2021 c.280 §3]

Source: Section 660.348 — Comprehensive assessment of public workforce system , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors660.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 659a.124 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 659a / Section 659a.124
659A.124 Illegal use of drugs
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the provisions of subsection (2) of this section, the protections of ORS 659A.112 (Employment discrimination) do not apply to any job applicant or employee who is currently engaging in the illegal use of drugs if the employer takes action based on that conduct.

(2) The protections of ORS 659A.112 (Employment discrimination) apply to the following individuals:

(a) An individual who has successfully completed a supervised drug rehabilitation program and is no longer engaging in the illegal use of drugs or has otherwise been rehabilitated successfully and is no longer engaging in the illegal use of drugs.

(b) An individual who is participating in a supervised rehabilitation program and is no longer engaging in the illegal use of drugs.

(c) An individual who is erroneously regarded as engaging in the illegal use of drugs.

(3) An employer may adopt or administer reasonable policies or procedures, including but not limited to drug testing, designed to ensure that an individual described in subsection (2)(a) or (b) of this section is no longer engaging in the illegal use of drugs. [Formerly 659.442; 2009 c.508 §9]

Source: Section 659A.124 — Illegal use of drugs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.040 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.040
657.040 Employment
Status: in_force

(1) Services performed by an individual for remuneration are deemed to be employment subject to this chapter unless and until it is shown to the satisfaction of the Director of the Employment Department that the individual is an independent contractor, as that term is defined in ORS 670.600 (Independent contractor defined) .

(2) A finding that an individual performed services for an employing unit and earned less than the minimum amount necessary to qualify for benefits under ORS 657.150 (Amount of benefits) based on earnings from that employing unit may not be considered in determining whether the service is employment under subsection (1) of this section. [Amended by 1967 c.303 §1; 1981 c.895 §1; 1985 c.225 §1; 1989 c.762 §6; 2005 c.533 §4]

Source: Section 657.040 — Employment; when service for pay excluded; independent contractors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 652.620 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 652 / Section 652.620
652.620 Statement of yearly compensation on request of employee
Status: in_force

All persons, firms, partnerships, associations, cooperative associations, corporations, municipal corporations, the state and its political subdivisions thereof, except the federal government and its agencies employing, in this state, five or more persons, during any calendar month, upon the request of any employee or former employee, and upon five days’ notice to said employer shall give to such employee, not later than March 10 of each year, a statement showing the total compensation paid by such employer to such employee, or former employee, during the previous calendar year.

Source: Section 652.620 — Statement of yearly compensation on request of employee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors652.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657b.040 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657b / Section 657b.040
657B.040 Notice to employers prior to commencing leave
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, an employer may require an eligible employee to give the employer written notice at least 30 days before commencing a period of family leave, medical leave or safe leave. The employer may require the employee to include in the notice an explanation of the need for the leave.

(2) An eligible employee may commence leave without 30 days’ advance notice if the leave is not foreseeable, as in circumstances including but not limited to:

(a) An unexpected serious health condition of the employee or a family member of the employee;

(b) A premature birth, unexpected adoption or unexpected foster placement by or with the employee; or

(c) Safe leave.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, if an eligible employee commences leave without prior notice under subsection (2) of this section, the employee must give oral notice to the employer within 24 hours of the commencement of the leave and must provide the written notice required under subsection (1) of this section within three days after the commencement of leave.

(b) The oral notice required by this subsection may be given by any other person on behalf of the eligible employee taking leave.

(c) The person named as the eligible employee’s emergency contact person, or any other person otherwise designated by the eligible employee, as reflected in the employer’s records, may provide the written notice required under subsection (1) of this section.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If an eligible employee fails to give notice as required under subsections (2) and (3) of this section, the Director of the Employment Department may reduce the first weekly benefit amount payable to the employee under ORS 657B.090 (Claim for benefits) by up to 25 percent.

(b) An employer shall notify the director of the employee’s failure to provide the required notice, in the manner prescribed by the director by rule.

(5) An eligible employee who takes safe leave shall give the employer reasonable advance notice of the individual’s intention to take safe leave, unless giving the advance notice is not feasible. [2019 c.700 §9]

Source: Section 657B.040 — Notice to employers prior to commencing leave; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.035 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.035
657.035 Employment
Status: in_force

(1) The term “employment” includes an individual’s entire service, performed within, or both within and without, this state if:

(a) The service is localized in this state; or

(b) The service is not localized in any state, and such service is not covered under the unemployment compensation law of any other state, the Virgin Islands or Canada, and

(A) The base of operations is in this state, or if there is no base of operations, then the place from which the service is directed or controlled is in this state, or

(B) The base of operations or place from which such service is directed or controlled is not in any state in which some part of the service is performed but the individual’s residence is in this state.

(2) Service performed within this state but not covered under subsection (1) of this section is employment subject to this chapter if taxes are not required and paid with respect to such services under an unemployment insurance law of any other state or of the federal government.

(3) Services not covered under subsection (1) of this section, and performed entirely without this state, with respect to no part of which taxes are required and paid under an unemployment insurance law of any other state or of the federal government, are employment subject to this chapter if the Director of the Employment Department approves the election of the employer for whom such services are performed that the entire service of such individual shall be employment subject to this chapter. Such an election may be canceled by the employer by filing a written notice with the director between January 1 and January 15 of any year stating the desire of the employer to cancel such election or at any time by submitting to the director satisfactory proof that the services designated in such election are covered by an unemployment insurance law of another state or of the federal government.

(4) Service is localized within this state if:

(a) The service is performed entirely within this state; or

(b) The service is performed both within and without this state, but the service performed without the state is incidental to the individual’s service within the state.

(5) Employment shall include the service of an individual who is a citizen of the United States, performed outside the United States (except in Canada or the Virgin Islands), in the employ of an American employer (other than service which is “employment” under the provisions of subsection (1) of this section or the parallel provisions of another state’s law), if:

(a) The employer’s principal place of business in the United States is located in this state; or

(b) The employer has no place of business in the United States, but

(A) The employer is an individual who is a resident of this state; or

(B) The employer is a corporation which is organized under the laws of this state; or

(C) The employer is a partnership or a trust and the number of the partners or trustees who are residents of this state is greater than the number who are residents of any one other state; or

(c) None of the criteria of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection is met but the employer has elected coverage in this state or, the employer having failed to elect coverage in any state, the individual has filed a claim for benefits, based on such service, under the law of this state.

(6) An “American employer” for purposes of this section means a person who is:

(a) An individual who is a resident of the United States; or

(b) A partnership if two-thirds or more of the partners are residents of the United States; or

(c) A trust, if all of the trustees are residents of the United States; or

(d) A corporation organized under the laws of the United States or of any state.

(7) For the purposes of this section the term United States includes the states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. [Amended by 1971 c.463 §6; 1973 c.300 §2; 1977 c.295 §2]

Source: Section 657.035 — Employment; effect of place of performance of service , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).