ORS § 657b.470 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657b / Section 657b.470
657B.470 Preemption of local laws relating to paid family and medical leave
Status: in_force

Except as provided in ORS 657B.210 (Equivalent plans, generally) , ORS chapter 657B supersedes and preempts any rule, regulation, code or ordinance of any unit of a local government, as defined in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) , relating to paid family and medical leave. [2019 c.700 §61]

Note: 657B.470 (Preemption of local laws relating to paid family and medical leave) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 657B or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 657B.470 — Preemption of local laws relating to paid family and medical leave , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.685 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.685
657.685 Employment Appeals Board
Status: in_force

(1) The Employment Appeals Board hereby is created within the Employment Department.

(2) The Employment Appeals Board consists of three members who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Except for pro tempore appointments, appointments of members are subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) . In the selection of the members of the Employment Appeals Board, the Governor shall give due consideration to the interests of labor, industry and the public. Not more than two of the members of said board shall belong to the same political party. The Governor shall designate one of the members of the Employment Appeals Board to serve as its chairperson with duties and powers necessary for the performance of the function of such office as the Governor determines. In the event of an absence or as required by the workload, the chairperson may appoint, with the approval of the Governor, pro tempore members to serve for a period not to exceed 90 days.

(3) A majority of the Employment Appeals Board constitutes a quorum.

(4) The Employment Appeals Board shall meet at such times and places as specified by the chairperson.

(5) The director shall provide the Employment Appeals Board with such staff as is required by the workload, subject to budgetary limitations.

(6) The Employment Department shall adopt procedural rules proposed by the Employment Appeals Board necessary for the discharge of the board’s duties. Such rules need not conform to common law or statutory rules of evidence and other technical rules of procedure. [1959 c.583 §12; 1969 c.597 §186; 1973 c.792 §30; 1975 c.426 §1; 1983 c.522 §9; 1987 c.894 §10; 1993 c.344 §22]

Source: Section 657.685 — Employment Appeals Board; confirmation; quorum; meetings; duties; staffing; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 659a.168 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 659a / Section 659a.168
659A.168 Medical verification and scheduling of treatment
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a covered employer may require medical verification from a health care provider of the need for the leave if the leave is for a purpose described in ORS 659A.159 (Purposes for which family leave may be taken) (1)(b) to (d) other than to care for a child 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. If an employee is required to give notice under ORS 659A.165 (Notice to employer) (1), the employer may require that medical verification be provided by the employee before the leave period commences. If the employee commences family leave without prior notice pursuant to ORS 659A.165 (Notice to employer) (2), the medical verification must be provided by the employee within 15 days after the employer requests the medical verification. The employer may require an employee to obtain the opinion of a second health care provider designated by the employer, at the employer’s expense. If the opinion of the second health care provider conflicts with the medical verification provided by the employee, the employer may require the two health care providers to designate a third health care provider to provide an opinion at the employer’s expense. The opinion of the third health care provider shall be final and binding on the employer and employee. In addition to the medical verifications provided for in this subsection, an employer may require subsequent medical verification on a reasonable basis.

(2) A covered employer may require medical verification for leave taken for the purpose described in ORS 659A.159 (Purposes for which family leave may be taken) (1)(d), other than to care for a child 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, only after an employee has taken more than three days of leave under ORS 659A.159 (Purposes for which family leave may be taken) (1)(d) during any one-year period. Any medical verification required under this subsection must be paid for by the covered employer. An employer may not require an employee to obtain the opinion of a second health care provider for the purpose of medical verification required under this subsection.

(3) A covered employer may request verification for the need for leave for the purpose in ORS 659A.159 (Purposes for which family leave may be taken) (1)(d) to care for a child 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. A request for verification may include a request for:

(a) The name of the child requiring home care;

(b) The name of the school or child care provider that is subject to closure;

(c) A statement from the employee that no other family member of the child is willing and able to care for the child; and

(d) A statement that special circumstances exist that require the employee to provide home care for the child during the day, if the child is older than 14 years of age.

(4) Subject to the approval of the health care provider, the employee taking family leave for a serious health condition of the employee or a family member of the employee shall make a reasonable effort to schedule medical treatment or supervision at times that will minimize disruption of the employer’s operations. [Formerly 659.482; 2021 c.182 §6]

Source: Section 659A.168 — Medical verification and scheduling of treatment; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.702 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.702
656.702 Disclosure of records of corporation, department and insurers
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The records of the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation are subject to ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) .

(b) Notwithstanding ORS 192.355 (Public records exempt from disclosure) , the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation shall make the accident experience records of the corporation available to a bona fide rating organization to assist in making workers’ compensation rates. Costs involved in making the records available shall be borne by the rating organization. Accident experience records of carrier-insured employers shall also be available on the same terms to assist in making such rates.

(2) Disclosure of workers’ compensation claim records of the Department of Consumer and Business Services is governed by ORS 192.355 (Public records exempt from disclosure) (20). [Formerly 656.426; 1973 c.794 §33a; 1975 c.556 §48; 1987 c.884 §47; 1993 c.817 §3; 1997 c.825 §3; 2007 c.152 §5; 2009 c.57 §1]

Source: Section 656.702 — Disclosure of records of corporation, department and insurers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.702 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.702
657.702 Department to encourage volunteering
Status: in_force

(1) The Employment Department shall:

(a) Update the department’s webpage to encourage volunteering and provide links to state and federal volunteering opportunities.

(b) Post the following statement on the webpages of the department and the unemployment insurance division of the department:

As you search for a job, you can make a positive difference in your life and in your community by volunteering your time and skills to help others. Volunteer work can build experience for your resume and expand your list of community employment contacts.

The skill sets you use and learn in volunteer work could turn into a job offer or a career change in the future. Volunteering will not affect your unemployment benefits as long as you continue to meet work-search and availability requirements.

(2) The business and employment services unit of the department shall incorporate information about volunteering into the unit’s welcome process. [2011 c.442 §1]

Note: 657.702 (Department to encourage volunteering) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 657 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 657.702 — Department to encourage volunteering , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 659a.380 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 659a / Section 659a.380
659A.380 When severance or separation agreements are voidable by employer
Status: in_force

Any agreement entered into between an employer and a person with the authority to hire and fire employees, or the discretion to exercise control over employees, that requires severance or separation payments is voidable by the employer if, after the employer conducts a good faith investigation, the employer determines that the person violated ORS 659A.370 (Employer prohibited from entering into agreements that prevent employee from discussing certain unlawful conduct) or violated the policy adopted under ORS 659A.375 (Employer policies relating to prevention of discrimination and sexual assault) and that such violations were a substantial contributing factor in causing the separation from employment. [2019 c.343 §4]

Source: Section 659A.380 — When severance or separation agreements are voidable by employer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 659a.221 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 659a / Section 659a.221
659A.221 Uniform application to all public employers
Status: in_force

(1) The Bureau of Labor and Industries by rule shall ensure that the requirements of ORS 659A.200 (Definitions for ORS 659A.200 to 659A.224) to 659A.224 (Short title) are applied uniformly to all public employers. Each public employer may adopt rules, consistent with Bureau of Labor and Industries rules, that apply to that public employer and that also implement ORS 659A.200 (Definitions for ORS 659A.200 to 659A.224) to 659A.224 (Short title) .

(2) A public employer may establish by rule an optional procedure whereby an employee who wishes to disclose information described in ORS 659A.203 (Prohibited conduct by public or nonprofit employer) (1)(b) may disclose information first to the supervisor, or if the supervisor is involved, to the supervisor next higher, but the employer must protect the employee against retaliatory or disciplinary action by any supervisor for such disclosure. [Formerly 659.540]

Source: Section 659A.221 — Uniform application to all public employers; optional procedure for disclosures; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.222 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.222
656.222 Compensation for additional accident
Status: in_force

Should a further accident occur to a worker who is receiving compensation for a temporary disability, or who has been paid or awarded compensation for a permanent disability, the award of compensation for such further accident shall be made with regard to the combined effect of the injuries of the worker and past receipt of money for such disabilities.

Source: Section 656.222 — Compensation for additional accident , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 658.705 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 658 / Section 658.705
658.705 Definitions for ORS 658.705 to 658.850
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 658.705 (Definitions for ORS 658.705 to 658.850) to 658.850 (Civil penalties) :

(1) “Applicant” means an individual who proposes to operate a farmworker camp and who is applying for a camp operator indorsement under ORS 658.730 (Farm labor contractor indorsement to operate farmworker camp) .

(2) “Bureau” means the Bureau of Labor and Industries.

(3) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries.

(4) “Department” means the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

(5) “Director” means the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

(6) “Farm labor contractor” has the same meaning as that provided in ORS 658.405 (Definitions for ORS 658.405 to 658.511) .

(7) “Farmworker camp” means any place or area of land where sleeping places, manufactured structures or other housing is provided by a farmer, farm labor contractor, employer or any other person in connection with the recruitment or employment of workers to work in the production and harvesting of farm crops or in the reforestation of lands, as described in ORS 658.405 (Definitions for ORS 658.405 to 658.511) . “Farmworker camp” does not include:

(a) A single, isolated dwelling occupied solely by members of the same family, or by five or fewer unrelated individuals; or

(b) A hotel or motel which provides housing with the same characteristics on a commercial basis to the general public on the same terms and conditions as housing is provided to such workers.

(8) “Farmworker camp operator” means any person who operates a farmworker camp.

(9) “Indorsee” means a farm labor contractor licensed under ORS 658.410 (Labor contractor license requirement) who has obtained a camp indorsement under ORS 658.730 (Farm labor contractor indorsement to operate farmworker camp) . [1989 c.962 §2; 1993 c.18 §143; 1993 c.744 §19]

Source: Section 658.705 — Definitions for ORS 658.705 to 658.850 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors658.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 660.336 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 660 / Section 660.336
660.336 Reports on performance of local training providers and programs
Status: in_force

(1) The designated state agency and state level fiscal agent for Title I of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act shall provide customers of the one-stop delivery system with reports containing information about the performance of training providers and programs in each local area.

(2) In order for customers to have choices in deciding the training program that best fits their needs and the organization that best provides that service, and in order for customers to have information about how well training providers succeed in preparing people for jobs, the reports shall include information about:

(a) Training programs and the organizations that provide the programs; and

(b) The success rate of the programs in preparing people for jobs.

(3) The reports shall present the information in a manner that allows a customer to easily understand the options that are available in choosing a program of training services. [2001 c.684 §10; 2017 c.185 §33; 2017 c.297 §11; 2021 c.100 §13]

Source: Section 660.336 — Reports on performance of local training providers and programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors660.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.007 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.007
657.007 Conflict with state law
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, if any provision of state law conflicts with any provision of this chapter, this chapter shall control. [2009 c.115 §2]

Source: Section 657.007 — Conflict with state law , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 658.467 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 658 / Section 658.467
658.467 Liability of member of agricultural association
Status: in_force

A member of any agricultural association that is required to be licensed under ORS 658.410 (Labor contractor license requirement) shall be jointly and severally liable for any damages, attorney fees or costs awarded to any person for actions taken by the association in its capacity as a farm labor contractor if such actions were requested, authorized, approved or ratified by the member. [1999 c.628 §5]

Source: Section 658.467 — Liability of member of agricultural association , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors658.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.158 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.158
657.158 Self-employment assistance
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “Regular benefits” means benefits payable to an individual under this chapter, including benefits payable to federal civilian employees and to ex-servicemembers under 5 U.S.C. chapter 85.

(B) “Regular benefits” does not mean additional benefits payable under ORS 657.331 (“Additional benefits” and “additional benefit period” defined) to 657.334 (Limitation on period for which benefits paid) or extended benefits payable under ORS 657.321 (Definitions for ORS 657.321 to 657.329) to 657.329 (Applicability of ORS 657.321 to 657.329) unless otherwise allowed under the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970 (26 U.S.C. 3306 et seq.), or other benefits unless otherwise authorized under federal law.

(b) “Self-employment assistance activities” means activities approved by the Director of the Employment Department in which individuals, identified under ORS 657.156 (Reemployment service assistance) as likely to exhaust benefits, participate for the purpose of enabling those individuals to establish a business and become self-employed. “Self-employment assistance activities” includes, but is not limited to, entrepreneurial training, business counseling and technical assistance.

(c) “Self-employment assistance allowance” means an amount, payable in lieu of regular benefits under this chapter to an individual participating in self-employment assistance activities in accordance with this section.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The weekly amount of the self-employment assistance allowance payable to an individual is equal to the weekly regular benefit amount.

(b) Self-employment assistance allowance amounts shall be paid from the Unemployment Compensation Benefit Fund or from federal benefits.

(3) The self-employment assistance allowance is payable to an individual at the same intervals and on the same terms and conditions as regular benefits under this chapter except that:

(a) The provisions of this chapter regarding being available for work, actively seeking work and refusing to accept suitable work are not applicable to the individual.

(b) The provisions of ORS 657.150 (Amount of benefits) (6) relating to remuneration for services performed are not applicable to income earned from self-employment by the individual.

(c) An individual participating in self-employment assistance activities shall be considered to be unemployed under ORS 657.100 (When individual deemed “unemployed”) .

(d) An individual who fails to participate in self-employment assistance activities or who fails actively to engage on a full-time basis in establishing a business and becoming self-employed is ineligible to receive the self-employment assistance allowance for each week in which the failure occurs.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An individual may receive the self-employment assistance allowance:

(A) In lieu of regular benefits for a period of not more than 26 weeks; and

(B) In lieu of extended benefits or other unemployment insurance benefits allowable under federal law for an additional period of not more than 26 weeks.

(b) The total period for which an individual may receive regular benefits, extended benefits or other unemployment insurance benefits allowable under federal law is reduced by the number of weeks for which the individual receives the self-employment assistance allowance in lieu of regular benefits or extended benefits or other unemployment insurance benefits, respectively.

(5) The number of individuals receiving the self-employment assistance allowance at any time may not exceed:

(a) With respect to individuals receiving self-employment assistance allowance in lieu of regular benefits, five percent of the number of individuals receiving regular benefits.

(b) With respect to individuals receiving self-employment assistance allowance in lieu of extended benefits, one percent of the number of individuals receiving extended benefits.

(6) The self-employment assistance allowance shall be charged to employers in the manner provided in this chapter for the charging of regular benefits or extended benefits.

(7) In adopting rules to carry out the provisions of this section, the director, insofar as practicable, shall comply with rules and policies of the United States Department of Labor.

(8) The provisions of this section apply to weeks beginning after the date of enactment of federal law authorizing this section or the date of any required plan adopted by the United States Department of Labor, whichever date is later. The authority under this section terminates at the end of the week preceding the date when federal law no longer authorizes this section, unless that date is on a Saturday in which case the authority terminates on that date. [1995 c.193 §3; 2013 c.704 §6]

Note: 657.158 (Self-employment assistance) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 657 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 657.158 — Self-employment assistance; eligibility; amounts payable; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.331 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.331
657.331 “Additional benefits” and “additional benefit period” defined
Status: in_force

(1) As used in ORS 657.331 (“Additional benefits” and “additional benefit period” defined) to 657.334 (Limitation on period for which benefits paid) :

(a) “Additional benefits” means benefits totally financed by the state and payable under this chapter to exhaustees by reason of conditions of high unemployment.

(b) “Additional benefit period” means a period not within an extended benefit period that:

(A) Begins with the third week after a week for which there is a state additional benefits “on” indicator; and

(B) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) Ends with the second week after the first week for which there is a state “on” indicator as defined in ORS 657.321 (Definitions for ORS 657.321 to 657.329) (3)(c); or

(ii) If there is no “on” indicator, ends with the third week after the first week for which there is a state additional benefits “off” indicator or the seventh consecutive week of such period, whichever occurs later.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1)(b) of this section, no additional benefit period may begin by reason of a state additional benefit “on” indicator before the eighth week following the end of a prior additional benefit period which was in effect with respect to this state.

(3) There is a state additional benefit “on” indicator for any week for which the Director of the Employment Department determines that for the period consisting of such week and the immediately preceding 12 weeks, the rate of insured unemployment (not seasonally adjusted) equaled or exceeded 4.5 percent.

(4) There is a state additional benefits “off” indicator for any week for which the director determines that, for the period consisting of such week and the immediately preceding 12 weeks, the rate of insured unemployment (not seasonally adjusted) was less than 4.5 percent.

(5) For purposes of this section, “rate of insured unemployment” has the same meaning as provided in ORS 657.321 (Definitions for ORS 657.321 to 657.329) (6). [1983 c.818 §§4,5; 1985 c.194 §2; 2003 c.14 §402; 2007 c.71 §211]

Source: Section 657.331 — “Additional benefits” and “additional benefit period” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.753 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.753
656.753 State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation exempt from certain financial administration laws
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided by law, the provisions of ORS 279.835 (Definitions for ORS 279.835 to 279.855) to 279.855 (Entities that may obtain goods and services through Oregon Department of Administrative Services) and 283.085 (Definitions for ORS 283.085 to 283.092) to 283.092 (Effect of financing agreement on tax status) and ORS chapters 240, 276, 279A, 279B, 279C, 282, 283, 291, 292 and 293 do not apply to the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation.

(2) In carrying out the duties, functions and powers imposed by law upon the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation, the board of directors or the manager of the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation may contract with any state agency for the performance of such duties, functions and powers as the corporation considers appropriate.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) or (2) of this section, ORS 293.240 (Writing off uncollectible debts due state agency) except for appeals pursuant to ORS 737.318 (Premium audit program for workers’ compensation insurance) , ORS 293.260 (Collection of moneys and property due to state) , 293.262 (Requiring information regarding accounts) and 293.505 (Secretary of State as Auditor of Public Accounts) (2) shall apply to the directors, manager, assistants and accounts of the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation and any subsidiary corporation formed or acquired by the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (1) or (2) of this section, ORS 243.305 (Policy of affirmative action and fair and equal employment opportunities and advancement) , 279A.100 (Affirmative action) and 659A.012 (State agencies to carry out policy against discrimination in employment) apply to the directors, manager and employees of the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation. [1979 c.829 §4; 1981 c.876 §8; subsection (3) enacted as 1983 c.412 §2; subsection (4) enacted as 1983 c.808 §4; 1987 c.884 §5; 2003 c.794 §310; 2012 c.107 §67]

Source: Section 656.753 — State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation exempt from certain financial administration laws; contracts with state agencies for services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.403 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.403
656.403 Obligations of self-insured employer
Status: in_force

(1) A self-insured employer directly assumes the responsibility for providing compensation due subject workers and their beneficiaries under this chapter.

(2) The claims of subject workers and their beneficiaries resulting from injuries while employed by a self-insured employer shall be handled in the manner provided by this chapter. A self-insured employer is subject to the rules of the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services with respect to such claims.

(3) Security deposited by a self-insured employer shall not relieve any such employer from full and primary responsibility for claims administration and payment of compensation under this chapter. This subsection applies to a self-insured employer even though the self-insured employer insures or reinsures all or any portion of risks under this chapter with an insurance company authorized to do business in this state or with any other insurer with whom insurance can be placed or secured pursuant to ORS 744.305 to 744.405 (1985 Replacement Part).

(4) When a self-insured employer is a worker leasing company required to be licensed pursuant to ORS 656.850 (License) and 656.855 (Licensing system for worker leasing companies) , the company also shall comply with the worker leasing company regulatory provisions of ORS chapters 656 and 737 and with such rules as may be adopted pursuant to ORS 656.726 (Duties and powers to carry out workers’ compensation and occupational safety laws) and 731.244 (Rules) for the supervision and regulation of worker leasing companies. [1975 c.556 §26 (enacted in lieu of 656.401); 1981 c.854 §26; 1993 c.628 §7]

Source: Section 656.403 — Obligations of self-insured employer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.504 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.504
656.504 Rates, charges, fees and reports by employers insured by State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation
Status: in_force

(1) Every employer insured by the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation shall pay to the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation on or before the 15th day of each month, for insurance coverage, a percentage of the employer’s total payroll for the preceding calendar month of subject workers according to and at the rates promulgated by the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation under ORS 656.508 (Authority to fix premium rates for employers) and shall forward to the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation on or before the 15th day of each month a signed statement showing the employer’s total payroll for the preceding calendar month, the kind of work performed, the number of workers and the number of days worked. The State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation may establish other reporting periods and payment-due dates and in lieu of payment based upon a percentage of total payroll may promulgate rates to be paid by employers insured with the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation utilizing a certain number of cents for each work-hour worked by workers in such employer’s employ. Each such employer shall also pay an annual fee, deposit and minimum premium in such amount and at such time as the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation shall prescribe, to the Industrial Accident Fund for each calendar year. Each such employer may be required to pay a registration fee in such amount and at such time as the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation shall prescribe. The State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation may vary the amount of these fees and minimum premium by employer groupings, accept them in lieu of the other premiums which are based on the employer’s payroll, and may adjust the period of application from a calendar year to a fiscal year.

(2) The State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation may provide for a short rate premium applicable to employers who cancel their coverage with the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation prior to the expiration of the coverage period using a standard short rate table. [Amended by 1957 c.441 §3; 1959 c.450 §6; 1965 c.285 §69; 1967 c.341 §8; 1979 c.348 §2; 1981 c.535 §11; 1981 c.854 §33]

Source: Section 656.504 — Rates, charges, fees and reports by employers insured by State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 661.990 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 661 / Section 661.990
661.990 Penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Violation of ORS 661.040 (Limitations on fees charged laborers by collective bargaining agents) is a Class A misdemeanor.

(2) Violation of ORS 661.210 (Counterfeiting of union label and possession or sale thereof prohibited) or 661.220 (Unauthorized use of label, name or seal of union prohibited) is a Class C misdemeanor. [Amended by 2011 c.597 §275; 2015 c.277 §13]

Source: Section 661.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors661.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.780 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.780
657.780 Agreements with governmental agencies to withhold benefits for child support obligations
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “appropriate agency” means an agency authorized to enforce child support obligations pursuant to a plan approved under part D of title IV of the Social Security Act.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 657.855 (Benefits not assignable) , the Director of the Employment Department may enter into agreements with the appropriate agency of this state whereby child support obligations which are being enforced pursuant to a plan approved under section 454 of the Social Security Act and owed by an individual who is eligible for unemployment compensation may be met, in whole or in part, by withholding from the unemployment compensation due the individual the amount specified by the individual to the appropriate agency to be withheld or the amount determined pursuant to an agreement with the individual submitted to the appropriate agency or any amount otherwise required to be withheld pursuant to ORS 25.378 (Payment of support by income withholding) and 25.414 (Standard amount to be withheld) and forwarding of the amount so withheld to the appropriate agency.

(3) Any amount deducted and withheld under subsection (2) of this section shall for all purposes be treated as if it were paid to the individual as unemployment compensation.

(4) This section shall apply only if appropriate arrangements have been made for reimbursement, by the appropriate agency or agencies involved, for the administrative costs incurred by the Employment Department under this section.

(5) The director shall prescribe such rules as are deemed necessary with respect to implementation and administration of procedures to comply with the provisions of this section. [1982 s.s.1 c.30 §9; 1991 c.115 §1; 1993 c.798 §49]

Source: Section 657.780 — Agreements with governmental agencies to withhold benefits for child support obligations; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.757 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.757
657.757 Cooperation with federal agencies administering training or retraining programs and other assistance
Status: in_force

(1) The Employment Department is authorized to cooperate with or enter into agreements with appropriate agencies of the federal government whereby:

(a) The Director of the Employment Department may act as agent of the federal government, in the payment of subsistence or other cash allowances provided in programs adopted by the federal government, including training and retraining programs or other assistance to individuals in this state.

(b) In performing services incidental to such programs the director may make such reports, surveys and analyses as may be required and comply with all reasonable rules and regulations in connection with such programs.

(c) The director may accept any sums allotted or apportioned to the state for administrative purposes and maintain separate accounting of all subsistence or cash allowances deposited with the state for payment to qualified individuals.

(2) Nothing in this section shall in any way affect the validity of any agreements entered into with any federal agency prior to July 1, 1963. [1963 c.216 §2]

Source: Section 657.757 — Cooperation with federal agencies administering training or retraining programs and other assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.516 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.516
657.516 Liability of certain officers, members, partners and employees for amounts in default
Status: in_force

(1) In the case of default by an employer, as provided in ORS 657.515 (Delinquent taxes) , a person described in subsection (2) of this section who, as an officer, member, partner or employee, is under a duty to perform the actions required by employers under this chapter shall be personally liable for amounts due under this chapter. More than one person may be jointly and severally liable under this section.

(2) This section shall apply only to a person who is one or more of the following:

(a) An officer or employee of a corporation;

(b) A member or employee of a limited liability company; or

(c) A partner in or employee of a limited liability partnership.

(3) If the Director of the Employment Department determines that an amount is due under this section, the director shall issue a notice of assessment to the person liable under this section mailed to the person’s last-known address of record with the director.

(4) If the director has reason to believe that the person liable under this section is insolvent, the director may issue a jeopardy assessment as provided by ORS 657.681 (Computation and assessment of employer contributions and interest) (4).

(5) Amounts assessed under this section may be reviewed in the manner provided by ORS 657.681 (Computation and assessment of employer contributions and interest) (5). [2009 c.79 §3]

Source: Section 657.516 — Liability of certain officers, members, partners and employees for amounts in default , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.015 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.015
657.015 Employee
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, “employee” means any person, including aliens and minors, employed for remuneration or under any contract of hire, written or oral, express or implied, by an employer subject to this chapter in an employment subject to this chapter. “Employee” does not include a person who volunteers or donates services performed for no remuneration or without expectation or contemplation of remuneration as the adequate consideration for the services performed for a religious or charitable institution or a governmental entity. [Amended by 1999 c.734 §1]

Source: Section 657.015 — Employee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 659a.277 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 659a / Section 659a.277
659A.277 Denying leave to employee prohibited
Status: in_force

It is an unlawful employment practice for a covered employer to deny leave to an eligible employee or to discharge, threaten to discharge, demote, suspend or in any manner discriminate or retaliate against an employee with regard to promotion, compensation or other terms, conditions or privileges of employment because the employee takes leave as provided in ORS 659A.272 (Employer required to provide leave) . [2007 c.180 §5]

Source: Section 659A.277 — Denying leave to employee prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.642 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.642
657.642 Alternative remedies for collection of taxes, interest and penalties
Status: in_force

(1) In any case in which the Director of the Employment Department may bring a civil action for the collection of taxes, interest and penalties under this chapter, the Employment Department may instead:

(a) Assess a collection charge of $5 if the sum of the tax, penalty and interest then due exceeds $10.

(b) Issue a warrant for the amount of the tax with the added penalties, interest, collection charge and the sheriff’s cost of executing the warrant. A copy of the warrant shall be mailed or delivered to the taxpayer by the department at the taxpayer’s last-known address.

(2) At any time after issuing a warrant under this section, the department may record the warrant in the County Clerk Lien Record of any county of this state. Recording of the warrant has the effect described in ORS 205.125 (County Clerk Lien Record) . After recording a warrant, the department may direct the sheriff for the county in which the warrant is recorded to levy upon and sell the real and personal property of the taxpayer found within that county, and to levy upon any currency of the taxpayer found within that county, for the application of the proceeds or currency against the amount reflected in the warrant and the sheriff’s cost of executing the warrant. The sheriff shall proceed on the warrant in the same manner prescribed by law for executions issued against property pursuant to a judgment, and is entitled to the same fees as provided for executions issued against property pursuant to a judgment. The fees of the sheriff shall be added to and collected as a part of the warrant liability.

(3) In the discretion of the department a warrant under this section may be directed to any agent authorized by the department to collect taxes under this section, and in the execution of the warrant the agent has all of the powers conferred by law upon sheriffs, but is entitled to no fee or compensation in excess of actual expenses paid in the performance of such duty.

(4) Until a warrant issued under this section is satisfied in full, the department has the same remedies to enforce the claim for taxes, penalties and interest against the taxpayer as if the state had recovered judgment against the taxpayer for the amount of the tax, penalties and interest.

(5) Interest upon the taxes due as set forth in the warrant shall be paid and collected at the rate prescribed in ORS 657.515 (Delinquent taxes) (2). [1971 c.128 §2; 1983 c.696 §25; 2003 c.576 §217; 2011 c.661 §11]

Source: Section 657.642 — Alternative remedies for collection of taxes, interest and penalties; warrants; execution by sheriff , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.332 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.332
657.332 Eligibility for benefits
Status: in_force

During an additional benefit period an individual who has exhausted regular benefits pursuant to this chapter with respect to a week which begins subsequent to August 9, 1983, and who continues to otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for regular benefits under the provisions of this chapter, and who is not eligible for any other unemployment benefits, including benefits provided for by any federal law extending benefits beyond those provided for as regular benefits or extended benefits, may receive additional benefits for weeks subsequent to August 9, 1983, in an amount equal to the weekly benefit amount of the individual’s most recent regular unemployment benefit claim subject to the provisions of this chapter. The maximum additional benefits an individual may receive under ORS 657.331 (“Additional benefits” and “additional benefit period” defined) to 657.334 (Limitation on period for which benefits paid) is 25 percent of the most recent regular unemployment benefit claim. [1983 c.818 §6]

Source: Section 657.332 — Eligibility for benefits; maximum amount , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 652.310 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 652 / Section 652.310
652.310 Definitions of employer and employee
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 652.310 (Definitions of employer and employee) to 652.414 (Procedure for payment from fund) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Employer” means any person who in this state, directly or through an agent, engages personal services of one or more employees and includes any successor to the business of any employer, or any lessee or purchaser of any employer’s business property for the continuance of the same business, so far as such employer has not paid employees in full. “Employer” includes the State of Oregon or any political subdivision thereof or any county, city, district, authority, public corporation or entity and any of their instrumentalities organized and existing under law or charter but does not include:

(a) The United States.

(b) Trustees and assignees in bankruptcy or insolvency, and receivers, whether appointed by federal or state courts, and persons otherwise falling under the definition of employers so far as the times or amounts of their payments to employees are regulated by laws of the United States, or regulations or orders made in pursuance thereof.

(2) “Employee” means any individual who otherwise than as copartner of the employer or as an independent contractor renders personal services wholly or partly in this state to an employer who pays or agrees to pay such individual at a fixed rate, based on the time spent in the performance of such services or on the number of operations accomplished, or quantity produced or handled. However:

(a) Where services are rendered by an independent contractor, an individual shall not be an employee under this section unless the individual is a musician or supporting technical person.

(b) Where services are rendered only partly in this state, an individual shall not be an employee under this section unless the contract of employment of the employee has been entered into, or payments thereunder are ordinarily made or to be made, within this state. [Amended by 1963 c.348 §1; 1975 c.488 §1; 1985 c.100 §2; 2001 c.7 §1]

Source: Section 652.310 — Definitions of employer and employee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors652.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 654.402 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 654 / Section 654.402
654.402 Activities permitted under other designation, certification or license
Status: in_force

ORS 654.400 (Use of title of industrial hygienist, occupational health and safety technologist, construction health and safety technician or safety professional) does not prevent a person legally regulated in this state under any other licensing provisions, rules or regulations from engaging in the activities permitted under that designation, certification or license provided that the person does not use the titles or initials specified in ORS 654.400 (Use of title of industrial hygienist, occupational health and safety technologist, construction health and safety technician or safety professional) . [1999 c.478 §2]

Note: See note under 654.400 (Use of title of industrial hygienist, occupational health and safety technologist, construction health and safety technician or safety professional) .

Source: Section 654.402 — Activities permitted under other designation, certification or license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors654.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.526 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.526
656.526 Distribution of dividends from surplus in Industrial Accident Fund
Status: in_force

(1) Periodically, the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation shall determine the total liability existing against the Industrial Accident Fund.

(2) If, after the determination required by subsection (1) of this section, the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation finds the Industrial Accident Fund, aside from the reserves deemed actuarially necessary according to recognized insurance principles, contains a surplus, the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation in its discretion may, after providing for any payments to the state, taxes or other dispositions of surplus provided by law, declare a dividend to be paid to, or credited to the accounts of, employers who were insured by the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation during all or part of the period for which the dividend is declared. Any dividend so declared shall give due consideration to the solvency of the Industrial Accident Fund, not be unfairly discriminatory and not be promised in advance of such declaration.

(3) An employer in default when the dividend is declared shall not be eligible to receive payment or the credit provided by subsection (2) of this section. [Amended by 1953 c.674 §13; 1955 c.323 §3; 1957 c.574 §8; 1965 c.285 §72; 1967 c.252 §1; 1969 c.589 §1; 1971 c.385 §3; 1971 c.725 §1; 1981 c.854 §36; 1982 s.s.3 c.2 §3; 1999 c.424 §1]

Source: Section 656.526 — Distribution of dividends from surplus in Industrial Accident Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 658.419 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 658 / Section 658.419
658.419 Proof of financial responsibility from agricultural associations and certain nonprofit corporations
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 658.415 (Application for license) (3), (4), (9), (10) and (17), an agricultural association or a private nonprofit corporation described in ORS 658.410 (Labor contractor license requirement) (2)(f)(B) shall submit with the application for a license to act as a farm labor contractor and shall continually maintain thereafter, until excused, a corporate surety bond of a company licensed to do such business in Oregon, a cash deposit or a deposit the equivalent of cash, in a form approved by and payable to the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries, in the amount of $30,000.

(2) Any person who suffers any loss of wages from the employer of the person or any other loss due to activities of the agricultural association or the private nonprofit corporation as a farm labor contractor shall have a right of action against the surety upon the bond or against the deposit with the commissioner. The right of action is assignable and may not be included in any action against the agricultural association or the private nonprofit corporation but shall be exercised independently after first procuring adequate proof of liability as provided by the commissioner by rule.

(3) The surety company or the commissioner shall make prompt and periodic payments on the agricultural association’s or the private nonprofit corporation’s liability up to the extent of the total sum of the bond or deposit. Payments shall be made in the following manner:

(a) Payment based upon priority of wage claims over other liabilities;

(b) Payment in full of all sums due to each person who presents adequate proof of the claim; and

(c) If there are insufficient funds to pay in full the person next entitled to payment in full, payment in part to the person. [1999 c.628 §4; 2001 c.178 §2; 2017 c.676 §8]

Source: Section 658.419 — Proof of financial responsibility from agricultural associations and certain nonprofit corporations; right of action; manner of payment; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors658.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.067 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.067
657.067 Employment
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this chapter, “employment” does not include service performed or participation by applicants, recipients, beneficiaries, participants, trainees or volunteers:

(a) In a community work and training program, as defined in ORS 411.855 (Definitions for ORS 411.855 to 411.870) .

(b) In an unemployment work-relief or work-training program when the program is within the meaning of section 3309(b)(5) of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, as amended.

(c) In the Work Incentive Program, Title IV of the Social Security Act (United States Public Law 90-248), as amended.

(d) In an AmeriCorps service program under the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12501 et seq.).

(2) The exclusions stated in subsection (1)(b) and (c) of this section do not apply to services performed by an individual participating in a program that, by federal law or regulation, requires unemployment insurance coverage to be provided to the individual. [1961 c.631 §6; 1965 c.291 §4; 1967 c.130 §9; 1975 c.107 §2; 1977 c.294 §2; 1979 c.267 §1; 1985 c.565 §87; 1987 c.857 §3; 2005 c.372 §1]

Source: Section 657.067 — Employment; community work and training programs excluded; work study, work experience and work incentive programs excluded; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.273 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.273
656.273 Aggravation for worsened conditions
Status: in_force

(1) After the last award or arrangement of compensation, an injured worker is entitled to additional compensation for worsened conditions resulting from the original injury. A worsened condition resulting from the original injury is established by medical evidence of an actual worsening of the compensable condition supported by objective findings. However, if the major contributing cause of the worsened condition is an injury not occurring within the course and scope of employment, the worsening is not compensable. A worsened condition is not established by either or both of the following:

(a) The worker’s absence from work for any given amount of time as a result of the worker’s condition from the original injury; or

(b) Inpatient treatment of the worker at a hospital for the worker’s condition from the original injury.

(2) To obtain additional medical services or disability compensation, the injured worker must file a claim for aggravation with the insurer or self-insured employer. In the event the insurer or self-insured employer cannot be located, is unknown, or has ceased to exist, the claim shall be filed with the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

(3) A claim for aggravation must be in writing in a form and format prescribed by the director and signed by the worker or the worker’s representative and the worker’s attending physician. When an insurer or self-insured employer receives a completed aggravation form, the insurer or self-insured employer shall process the claim.

(4) The claim for aggravation must be filed within five years:

(a) After the first notice of closure made under ORS 656.268 (Claim closure) for a disabling claim; or

(b) After the date of injury, provided the claim has been classified as nondisabling for at least one year after the date of acceptance.

(5) The director may order the claimant, the insurer or self-insured employer to pay for such medical opinion.

(6) A claim submitted in accordance with this section shall be processed by the insurer or self-insured employer in accordance with the provisions of ORS 656.262 (Processing of claims and payment of compensation) . The first installment of compensation due under ORS 656.262 (Processing of claims and payment of compensation) shall be paid no later than the 14th day after the subject employer or paying agent of the subject employer receives a written report that verifies the worker’s inability to work resulting from a compensable worsening under subsection (1) of this section and that establishes by medical evidence supported by objective findings that the claimant has suffered a worsened condition attributable to the compensable injury.

(7) A request for hearing on any issue involving a claim for aggravation must be made to the Workers’ Compensation Board in accordance with ORS 656.283 (Hearing rights and procedure) .

(8) If the worker submits a claim for aggravation of an injury or disease for which permanent disability has been previously awarded, the worker must establish that the worsening is more than waxing and waning of symptoms of the condition contemplated by the previous permanent disability award. [1973 c.620 §5 (enacted in lieu of 656.271); 1975 c.497 §1; 1977 c.804 §7; 1979 c.839 §6; 1981 c.854 §20; 1987 c.884 §23; 1989 c.171 §76; 1990 c.2 §18; 1995 c.332 §31; 1999 c.313 §2; 2001 c.350 §1; 2005 c.50 §1]

Source: Section 656.273 — Aggravation for worsened conditions; procedure; limitations; additional compensation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 652.060 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 652 / Section 652.060
652.060 Maximum working hours for firefighters
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) No person employed on a full-time basis as a firefighter by any regularly organized fire department maintained by any incorporated city, municipality or fire district and that employs not more than three persons on a full-time basis as firefighters shall be required to be on regular duty with such fire department more than 72 hours a week. However, any affected incorporated city, municipality or fire district shall be deemed to have complied with this paragraph and ORS 652.070 (Overtime pay for firefighters) if the hours of regular duty required of firefighters employed by it average not more than 72 hours a week over each quarter of the fiscal year of the employing city, municipality or fire district.

(b) No person employed on a full-time basis as a firefighter by any regularly organized fire department maintained by any incorporated city, municipality or fire district and that employs four or more persons on a full-time basis as firefighters shall be required to be on regular duty with such fire department more than 56 hours a week. However, any affected incorporated city, municipality or fire district shall be deemed to have complied with this paragraph and ORS 652.070 (Overtime pay for firefighters) if the hours of regular duty required of firefighters employed by it average not more than 56 hours a week over each quarter of the fiscal year of the employing city, municipality or fire district.

(2) In the event this section shortens the working hours of firefighters employed by any such city, municipality or fire district, the total wages of such firefighters shall not for that reason be reduced. [Amended by 1959 c.402 §1; 1969 c.581 §1]

Source: Section 652.060 — Maximum working hours for firefighters , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors652.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.495 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.495
657.495 Fraud in lowering contributions
Status: in_force

No person shall willfully make a false statement or misrepresentation to lower contributions paid to the fund.

Source: Section 657.495 — Fraud in lowering contributions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.213 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.213
657.213 Ineligibility for benefits upon conviction of fraud in obtaining benefits
Status: in_force

(1) Upon conviction of any person by a court of competent jurisdiction of willfully making a false statement or misrepresentation, or willfully failing to report a material fact, to obtain any benefits under this chapter, in addition to any penalties imposed by the court, such person shall:

(a) Be ineligible for benefits based upon wages paid to the person in the calendar quarter in which the person was convicted and in all prior calendar quarters; and

(b) Be ineligible for benefits after such conviction until the person has reimbursed the fund for the full amount received as a result of the false statement or misrepresentations or of the failure to report a material fact.

(2) The provisions of this section are in addition and supplemental to the provisions of ORS 657.215 (Disqualification for misrepresentation) and 657.310 (Repayment or deduction of benefits paid due to misrepresentation by recipient) . [1955 c.655 §12; 1973 c.300 §6]

Source: Section 657.213 — Ineligibility for benefits upon conviction of fraud in obtaining benefits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 655.555 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 655 / Section 655.555
655.555 Rules for administration of fund for injuries of adults in custody
Status: in_force

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services, with the approval of the Department of Corrections and the Oregon Youth Authority, shall adopt rules necessary to administer the adult in custody injury fund. The rules may provide for procedures, benefits and coverage that vary from the workers’ compensation system. [1995 c.384 §24; 1997 c.851 §15; 2013 c.229 §18; 2019 c.213 §112]

Source: Section 655.555 — Rules for administration of fund for injuries of adults in custody , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors655.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.142 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.142
657.142 Inclusion of split week in calendar quarter
Status: in_force

The Director of the Employment Department may prescribe by rule that a week shall be in, within or during the calendar quarter that includes the greater part of the week. [2021 c.43 §3]

Source: Section 657.142 — Inclusion of split week in calendar quarter; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.477 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.477
657.477 Related corporations as common paymaster
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, if two or more related corporations concurrently employ the same individual and compensate such individual through a common paymaster which is one of such corporations, each such corporation shall be considered to have paid as remuneration to such individual only the amounts actually disbursed by it to such individual, and shall not be considered to have paid as remuneration to such individual amounts actually disbursed to such individual by another of such corporations. [1979 c.255 §2]

Source: Section 657.477 — Related corporations as common paymaster; treatment of compensation for services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 659a.845 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 659a / Section 659a.845
659A.845 Formal charges
Status: in_force

(1) If the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries issues a finding of substantial evidence under ORS 659A.835 (Investigation) and the matter cannot be settled through conference, conciliation and persuasion, or if the commissioner determines that the interest of justice requires that a hearing be held without first seeking settlement, the commissioner shall prepare formal charges. Formal charges must contain all information required for a notice under ORS 183.415 (Notice of right to hearing) and must specify the allegations of the complaint to which the respondent will be required to make response. Formal charges shall also set the time and place for hearing the formal charges.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The commissioner shall serve the formal charges on all respondents found to have engaged in the unlawful practice.

(b) If the formal charges allege 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 discrimination under federal housing law, the commissioner shall serve on the named respondents and complainants the formal charges and a notice of the right of the respondents and complainants under ORS 659A.870 (Election of remedies) to opt for a court trial instead of a hearing under ORS 659A.850 (Hearing) .

(3) The commissioner may not prepare formal charges 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 after trial has begun in a civil action that the complainant commenced under state or federal law and that seeks relief with respect to that unlawful or discriminatory practice. [2001 c.621 §7; 2007 c.903 §9; 2008 c.36 §11; 2015 c.609 §§1,4]

Source: Section 659A.845 — Formal charges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.595 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.595
656.595 Precedence of cause of action
Status: in_force

(1) Any action brought against a third party or employer, as provided in this chapter, shall have precedence over all other civil cases.

(2) In any third party action brought pursuant to this chapter, the fact that the injured worker or the beneficiaries of the injured worker are entitled to or have received benefits under this chapter shall not be pleaded or admissible in evidence.

(3) A challenge of the right to bring such third party action shall be made by supplemental pleadings only and such challenge shall be determined by the court as a matter of law. [Formerly 656.324]

Source: Section 656.595 — Precedence of cause of action; compensation paid or payable not to be an issue , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 659a.256 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 659a / Section 659a.256
659A.256 Regulations by employers concerning use and occupancy of employee housing
Status: in_force

Employers may adopt reasonable rules and regulations concerning the use and occupancy of such housing including hours of access which must be posted in a conspicuous place at least three days prior to enforcement. Such rules shall be enforceable as to employees, invited persons and those authorized persons who are not governmental officials or who are not visiting the camp for emergency purposes only if:

(1) Their purpose is to promote the safety or welfare of the employees and authorized persons allowed access;

(2) They preserve the employer’s property from abusive use;

(3) They are reasonably related to the purpose for which they are adopted;

(4) They apply to all employees on the premises in a fair manner; and

(5) They are sufficiently explicit in the prohibition, direction or limitation of the employee’s conduct to fairly inform the employees of what must be done to comply. [Formerly 659.290]

Source: Section 659A.256 — Regulations by employers concerning use and occupancy of employee housing; requirements; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 654.412 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 654 / Section 654.412
654.412 Definitions for ORS 654.412 to 654.423
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 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) :

(1) “Assault” means intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing physical injury.

(2) “Energy generating device” means a tool that performs a surgical function using heat, laser, electricity or other form of energy.

(3) “Health care employer” means:

(a) An ambulatory surgical center as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) .

(b) A hospital as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) .

(4) “Home health care services” means items or services furnished to a patient by an employee of a health care employer in a place of temporary or permanent residence used as the patient’s home.

(5) “Smoke evacuation system” means equipment that effectively captures or neutralizes surgical smoke before the smoke makes contact with the eyes or the respiratory tract of the occupants of a room.

(6) “Surgical smoke” means the by-product that results from contact with tissue by an energy generating device. [2007 c.397 §2; 2021 c.362 §3]

Source: Section 654.412 — Definitions for ORS 654.412 to 654.423 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors654.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 658.475 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 658 / Section 658.475
658.475 Injunctive relief and damages for violation of ORS 658.405 to 658.511
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries, or any other person, may bring an action in circuit court to enjoin any person from using the services of an unlicensed labor contractor or to enjoin any person acting as a labor contractor in violation 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) , or rules promulgated pursuant thereto, from committing future violations. The court may award to the prevailing party costs and disbursements and a reasonable attorney fee. In addition, the amount of damages recoverable from a person acting as a labor contractor who violates ORS 658.410 (Labor contractor license requirement) or 658.440 (Requirements for labor contractors) (1)(i) or (j) or (3)(e) is actual damages or $2,000, whichever amount is greater. [1981 c.607 §3; 1983 c.654 §9; 1989 c.164 §13; 2005 c.340 §6; 2007 c.160 §6; 2007 c.161 §1; 2013 c.584 §22]

Source: Section 658.475 — Injunctive relief and damages for violation of ORS 658.405 to 658.511 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors658.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.159 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.159
657.159 Claimants required to submit job qualifications to Oregon State Employment Service
Status: in_force

(1) To satisfy the registration requirements of ORS 657.155 (Benefit eligibility conditions) (1), an unemployed individual who submits a claim for benefits, at the request of the Director of the Employment Department or an authorized representative of the director, shall submit to the Oregon State Employment Service information regarding the individual’s job qualifications, training and experience as the director or an authorized representative of the director deems necessary to carry out job placement and counseling services for the individual.

(2) Information submitted by an individual pursuant to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section shall be promptly used by the Oregon State Employment Service for matching against available job openings retained in Employment Department records. The results shall be made available to department placement personnel who will refer the claimant to any available, suitable job opening for which the individual qualifies, provided the referral is not in conflict with federal or state law.

(3) In determining the amount and type of information an individual must submit to satisfy the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, the director or an authorized representative of the director shall consider, among other factors, the individual’s employer affiliation, the anticipated and actual duration of the individual’s period of employment, union membership and union hiring practices, state and local labor market conditions and information from past or prospective employers of the individual.

(4) When this chapter requires individuals or employers to furnish information in writing or require a signed document or signature, the director may waive those requirements to implement the Employment Department Information Network project. [1979 c.149 §2; 1993 c.778 §20]

Source: Section 657.159 — Claimants required to submit job qualifications to Oregon State Employment Service; use of information; referring claimant to available jobs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.407 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.407
656.407 Qualifications of insured employers
Status: in_force

(1) An employer shall establish proof with the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services that the employer is qualified either:

(a) As a carrier-insured employer by causing proof of coverage provided by an insurer to be filed with the director; or

(b) As a self-insured employer by establishing proof that the employer has an adequate staff qualified to process claims promptly and has the financial ability to make certain the prompt payment of all compensation and other payments that may become due to the director under this chapter.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, a self-insured employer shall establish proof of financial ability by:

(a) Demonstrating acceptable financial viability based on information required by the director by rule; and

(b) Providing security that the director determines acceptable by rule. The security must be in an amount reasonably sufficient to insure payment of compensation and other payments that may become due to the director but not less than the employer’s normal expected annual claim liabilities and in no event less than $100,000. In arriving at the amount of security required under this subsection, the director may take into consideration the financial ability of the employer to pay compensation and other payments and probable continuity of operation. The security shall be held by the director to secure the payment of compensation for injuries to subject workers of the employer and to secure other payments that may become due from the employer to the director under this chapter. Moneys received as security under this subsection shall be deposited with the State Treasurer in an account separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the account shall be credited to the account. The amount of security may be increased or decreased from time to time by the director.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A city, county or a qualified self-insured employer group that wishes to be exempt from subsection (2) of this section may make written application therefor to the director. The application shall include a copy of the most recent annual audit of the city, county or qualified self-insured employer group filed with the Secretary of State under ORS 297.405 (Definitions for ORS 297.020, 297.230, 297.405 to 297.740 and 297.990) to 297.740 (Rules of board) , information regarding the establishment of a loss reserve account for the payment of compensation to injured workers and such other information as the director may require. The director shall approve the application and the city, county or qualified self-insured employer group shall be exempt from subsection (2) of this section if the director finds that:

(A) The city, county or qualified self-insured employer group has been self-insured in compliance with subsection (2) of this section for more than three consecutive years prior to making the application referred to in this subsection.

(B) The city, county or qualified self-insured employer group has in effect a loss reserve account:

(i) That is actuarially sound and that is adequately funded as determined by an annual audit under ORS 297.405 (Definitions for ORS 297.020, 297.230, 297.405 to 297.740 and 297.990) to 297.740 (Rules of board) to pay all compensation to injured workers and amounts due the director pursuant to this chapter. A copy of the annual audit shall be filed with the director. Upon a finding that there is probable cause to believe that the loss reserve account is not actuarially sound, the director may require a city, county or qualified self-insured employer group to obtain an independent actuarial audit of the loss reserve account. The requirements of this subsection are in addition to and not in lieu of any other audit or reporting requirement otherwise prescribed by or pursuant to law.

(ii) That is dedicated to and may be expended only for the payment of compensation and amounts due the director by the city, county or qualified self-insured employer group under this chapter.

(b) The director shall have the first lien and priority right to the full amount of the loss reserve account required to pay the present discounted value of all present and future claims under this chapter.

(c) The city, county or qualified self-insured employer group shall notify the director no later than 60 days prior to any action to discontinue the loss reserve account. The city, county or qualified self-insured employer group shall advise the director of the plans of the city, county or qualified self-insured employer group to submit the security deposits required in subsection (2) of this section, or obtain coverage as a carrier-insured employer prior to the date the loss reserve account ceases to exist. If the city, county or qualified self-insured employer group elects to discontinue self-insurance, it shall submit such security as the director may require to insure payment of all compensation and amounts due the director for the period the city, county or qualified self-insured employer group was self-insured.

(d) In order to requalify as a self-insured employer, the city, county or qualified self-insured employer group must deposit prior to discontinuance of the loss reserve account such security as is required by the director pursuant to subsection (2) of this section.

(e) Notwithstanding ORS 656.440 (Notice of certificate revocation) , if prior to the date of discontinuance of the loss reserve account the director has not received the security deposits required in subsection (2) of this section, the certificate of self-insurance of the city, county or qualified self-insured employer group is automatically revoked as of that date.

(4) As used in this section, “qualified self-insured employer group” means a self-insured employer group that is a municipal corporation or a public corporation, as those terms are defined in ORS 297.405 (Definitions for ORS 297.020, 297.230, 297.405 to 297.740 and 297.990) . [1975 c.556 §27; 1979 c.839 §28; 1981 c.854 §27; 1985 c.212 §7; 1989 c.966 §67; 1991 c.648 §1; 1993 c.18 §140; 2003 c.170 §2; 2007 c.241 §13; 2013 c.471 §1; 2014 c.48 §3]

Source: Section 656.407 — Qualifications of insured employers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.508 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.508
657.508 Failure to comply with ORS 657.507
Status: in_force

(1) If an employer fails to comply with ORS 657.507 (Employer’s security for payment of contributions) , the circuit court of the county in which the employer resides or in which the employer engages in business shall, upon the commencement of a suit by the Director of the Employment Department for that purpose, enjoin the employer from further employing individuals in this state or continuing in business therein until the employer has complied with ORS 657.507 (Employer’s security for payment of contributions) .

(2) Upon filing of a suit for such purpose by the director, the court shall set a day for hearing and shall cause notice thereof to be served upon the employer. The hearing shall be not less than five days from the service of the notice. [1959 c.598 §8; 1967 c.435 §7; 1983 c.508 §11]

Source: Section 657.508 — Failure to comply with ORS 657.507 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 653.370 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 653 / Section 653.370
653.370 Civil penalty for unlawful employment of minors
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries may impose upon any person who violates ORS 653.305 (Bureau’s inquiry into employment of minors) to 653.370 (Civil penalty for unlawful employment of minors) , or any rule adopted by the Bureau of Labor and Industries under ORS 653.305 (Bureau’s inquiry into employment of minors) to 653.370 (Civil penalty for unlawful employment of minors) or 653.400 (Rules) , a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each violation.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 183.482 (Jurisdiction for review of contested cases) , any petition for review of an order imposing a civil penalty under this section must be filed within 30 days following the date the order upon which the petition is based is served.

(3) Except as otherwise provided in this section, civil penalties under this section shall be imposed as provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(4) All sums collected as penalties pursuant to this section shall be first applied toward reimbursement of the costs incurred in determining the violations, conducting hearings under this section and assessing and collecting such penalties. The remainder, if any, of the sums collected as penalties pursuant to this section shall be paid over by the commissioner to the Department of State Lands for the benefit of the Common School Fund of this state. The department shall issue a receipt for the money to the commissioner.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the commissioner may not impose a civil penalty pursuant to this section upon any person who provides evidence satisfactory to the commissioner that:

(A) The person has paid a civil penalty to the United States Department of Labor for violation of the child labor provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.); and

(B) The civil penalty involved the same factual circumstances at issue before the commissioner.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the commissioner shall refund any civil penalty previously imposed on and collected from any person pursuant to this section if the person provides evidence satisfactory to the commissioner that:

(A) The person has paid a civil penalty to the United States Department of Labor for violation of the child labor provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.); and

(B) The civil penalty involved the same factual circumstances underlying the commissioner’s imposition of a civil penalty. [1981 c.820 §2; 1985 c.120 §1; 1989 c.706 §20; 1991 c.734 §60; 1997 c.103 §2; 2013 c.296 §27]

Source: Section 653.370 — Civil penalty for unlawful employment of minors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors653.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.754 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.754
656.754 Manager
Status: in_force

(1) The State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation is under the direct supervision of a manager appointed by the board of directors of the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation. The manager serves at the pleasure of the board of directors. The manager shall qualify in the manner provided for board members in ORS 656.716 (Board members not to engage in political or business activity that interferes with duties as board member) except that no bond shall be required.

(2) The manager has such powers as are necessary to carry out the functions of the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation, subject to policy direction by the board of directors.

(3) The manager may employ, terminate and supervise the employment of such assistants, experts, field personnel and clerks as may be required in the administration of the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation. [1965 c.285 §56; 1973 c.792 §29; 1979 c.829 §6]

Source: Section 656.754 — Manager; appointment; functions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.091 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.091
657.091 Employment
Status: in_force

“Employment” does not include service performed by individuals who, on a temporary, part-time basis, demonstrate or give away samples of food products, as part of an advertising or sales promotion for the product, in stores that sell food at retail and who are not otherwise directly employed by the manufacturer, distributor or retailer. [1987 c.891 §2]

Source: Section 657.091 — Employment; food product demonstrators excluded , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 659a.156 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 659a / Section 659a.156
659A.156 Eligible employees
Status: in_force

(1) All employees of a covered employer are eligible to take leave for one of the purposes specified in ORS 659A.159 (Purposes for which family leave may be taken) (1)(b) to (e) except:

(a) An employee who was employed by the covered employer for fewer than 180 days immediately before the date on which the family leave would commence.

(b) An employee who worked an average of fewer than 25 hours per week for the covered employer during the 180 days immediately preceding the date on which the family leave would commence.

(2) All employees of a covered employer are eligible to take leave for the purpose specified in ORS 659A.159 (Purposes for which family leave may be taken) (1)(a) except an employee who was employed by the covered employer for fewer than 180 days immediately before the date on which the family leave would commence.

(3) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2) of this section, all employees of a covered employer are eligible to take leave for one of the purposes specified in ORS 659A.159 (Purposes for which family leave may be taken) (1)(a) to (e) during a period of time covered by a public health emergency except:

(a) An employee who worked for the covered employer for fewer than 30 days immediately before the date on which the family leave would commence; or

(b) An employee who worked for the covered employer for an average of fewer than 25 hours per week in the 30 days immediately before the date on which the family leave would commence.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2) of this section, an employee of a covered employer is eligible to take leave for one of the purposes specified in ORS 659A.159 (Purposes for which family leave may be taken) (1)(a) to (e) if the employee:

(A) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) Separates from employment with the covered employer, irrespective of any reason;

(ii) Is eligible to take leave under subsection (1) or (2) of this section at the time the employee separates; and

(iii) Is reemployed by the covered employer within 180 days of separation from employment; or

(B) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) Is eligible to take leave under subsection (1) or (2) of this section at the beginning of a temporary cessation of scheduled hours of 180 days or less; and

(ii) Returns to work at the end of the temporary cessation of scheduled hours of 180 days or less.

(b) Any family leave taken by the employee within any one-year period continues to count against the length of time of family leave the employee is entitled under ORS 659A.162 (Length of leave) .

(c) The amount of time that an employee is deemed to have worked for a covered employer prior to a break in service due to a separation from employment or a temporary cessation of scheduled hours shall be restored to the employee when the employee is reemployed by the employer within 180 days of separation from employment or when the employee returns to work at the end of the temporary cessation of scheduled hours of 180 days or less. [Formerly 659.474; 2013 c.384 §2; 2021 c.182 §2; 2023 c.9 §48]

Source: Section 659A.156 — Eligible employees; exceptions; eligibility during public health emergency; restoration of time worked , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 660.143 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 660 / Section 660.143
660.143 Employment protections for on-the-job training and apprenticeship program participants
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) Notwithstanding ORS 660.010 (Definitions for ORS 660.002 to 660.210) , “employer” means a person that employs or engages the services of an individual, that reserves the right to control the means by which such services are or will be performed and that sponsors or agrees to provide training under an on-the-job training program described in this section.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “On-the-job training program” means a private sector training program that provides individuals who participate in the program with job-specific skills training necessary for obtaining employment in a skilled trade.

(B) “On-the-job training program” does not include an on-the-job training program administered or operated by the Department of Corrections or Oregon Corrections Enterprises.

(2) An individual who participates in an on-the-job training program or in a registered apprenticeship program shall be considered to be in an employment relationship with the employer for the purposes of protections provided under ORS chapter 659A concerning civil rights, discrimination and harassment in the workplace and shall be entitled to the same rights and privileges with respect to such protections as are granted to employees under that chapter.

(3) Nothing in subsection (2) of this section creates an employment relationship between an individual who participates in an on-the-job training program or registered apprenticeship program and the employer for the purposes of ORS chapter 652, 653, 654, 656, 657 or 658 or for any leave entitlements that may be available to employees under ORS 659A.150 (Definitions for ORS 659A.150 to 659A.186) to 659A.186 (Exclusivity of provisions) .

(4) This section applies to on-the-job training programs that meet the following criteria:

(a) The training provided under the program is for a limited duration of time that has been agreed upon by the individual participating in the program and the employer.

(b) As part of the program, the employer provides paid work experience to the individuals participating in the program at an agreed-upon rate.

(c) The program does not require that, upon an individual’s successful completion of the program, the employer commit to hiring the individual as an employee.

(d) The program does not require or permit, as a term or condition of the program, that the employer and the individual participating in the program enter into a contract for employment. [2023 c.99 §2]

Source: Section 660.143 — Employment protections for on-the-job training and apprenticeship program participants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors660.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 654.130 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 654 / Section 654.130
654.130 Proceedings against unwilling witnesses
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services or the Workers’ Compensation Board, or the authorized representative or designee of the director or the board before whom testimony is to be given or produced, in case of the refusal of any witness to attend or testify or produce any papers as required by subpoena, may report to the circuit court in the county in which the inquiry, investigation, hearing or other proceeding is pending, by petition setting forth that due notice has been given of the time and place of attendance of the witness, or the production of the papers, and that the witness has been subpoenaed in the manner prescribed and that the witness has failed and refused to attend or produce the papers required by the subpoena or has refused to answer questions propounded to the witness in the course of such proceeding, and ask an order of the court to compel the witness to attend and testify or produce said papers.

(2) The court, upon receiving the petition, shall enter an order directing the witness to appear before the court at a time and place to be fixed in such order, the time to be not more than 10 days from the date of the order, and then and there show cause why the witness has not attended and testified or produced the papers.

(3) A copy of the order shall be served upon the witness.

(4) If it is apparent to the court that the subpoena was regularly issued, the court shall thereupon enter an order that the witness appear before the director or the board or the authorized representative or designee of the director or the board at a time and place to be fixed in such order, and testify and produce the required papers and upon failure to obey the order the witness shall be dealt with as for contempt of court. [Formerly 654.030; 1979 c.839 §24]

Source: Section 654.130 — Proceedings against unwilling witnesses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors654.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 660.340 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 660 / Section 660.340
660.340 Oregon Employer Workforce Training Program
Status: in_force

(1) There is created in the Higher Education Coordinating Commission the Oregon Employer Workforce Training Program. Subject to the availability of funding, and in consultation with the State Workforce and Talent Development Board, the commission shall operate, and local workforce development boards shall manage, the program for the purpose of:

(a) Assisting businesses and consortia of businesses in implementing projects that identify and provide cost-effective solutions to the issues of employee training, retention and advancement;

(b) Maximizing the utilization of public and private resources for providing training to employed persons in skills that are responsive to the need of businesses and industries in Oregon to become and to remain competitive on the national and international level; and

(c) Responding to the need of workers in Oregon to develop current job skills necessary to meet the current and future needs of employers.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Businesses in industries identified in the plans developed by local workforce development boards as required by ORS 660.327 (Duties of local workforce development boards) are eligible to participate in projects selected for participation in the program.

(b) Priority for approval of projects submitted under this subsection shall be given to businesses in industries that have the greatest impact on the local economy and emerging green jobs.

(3) Local workforce development boards shall:

(a) Identify businesses and consortia of businesses for potential participation in the program;

(b) Develop and implement an application process for projects proposed for the program;

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Public Contracting Code, use an open and competitive procurement process for agreements entered into with participants in the program;

(d) Require that businesses participating in a project provide private sector funding equal to the amount of state funding provided for the project; and

(e) Track and report to the commission the outcomes of projects implemented in the local workforce development area, including, but not limited to:

(A) The number of businesses participating in approved projects;

(B) The number and types of projects completed;

(C) The number of employees receiving training;

(D) The number of jobs retained or created by the businesses participating in the project; and

(E) The value of the private sector funding provided.

(4) The commission shall adopt rules necessary for the implementation and operation of the program created under subsection (1) of this section. The rules shall include, but are not limited to, a process by which moneys may be appropriated and allocated to the local workforce development boards to support projects identified by the local workforce development boards under subsection (3) of this section. [2011 c.702 §2; 2013 c.747 §172; 2015 c.366 §61; 2017 c.185 §35; 2017 c.297 §13]

Source: Section 660.340 — Oregon Employer Workforce Training Program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors660.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 660.190 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 660 / Section 660.190
660.190 Community college training program advisory committee
Status: in_force

Each community college operating a preemployment or trade extension training program in an apprenticeable occupation shall appoint at least one employee member and one training agent member of an appropriate local joint committee to the advisory committee for that training program. [1977 c.155 §2; 1981 c.764 §19; 2007 c.620 §12]

Source: Section 660.190 — Community college training program advisory committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors660.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 659a.860 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 659a / Section 659a.860
659A.860 Settlement agreements and orders
Status: in_force

(1) The terms and conditions of any order issued by the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries under this chapter, and of any settlement agreement entered into by a respondent under this chapter and signed by a representative of the commissioner, are binding on the agents and successors in interest of the respondent.

(2) The commissioner may relax any terms or conditions of a settlement agreement or of a cease and desist order issued by the commissioner under this chapter, if the performance of those terms and conditions would cause undue hardship on the respondent or another person and those terms and conditions are not essential to protecting the complainant’s rights.

(3) Any person aggrieved by the violation of the terms and conditions of a cease and desist order, or of any settlement agreement signed by a representative of the commissioner, whether by a respondent or by any agent or successor in interest of the respondent, may bring a civil action in the manner provided by ORS 659A.885 (Civil action) (3) and recover the same relief as provided by ORS 659A.885 (Civil action) (3) for unlawful practices. [2001 c.621 §10]

Source: Section 659A.860 — Settlement agreements and orders , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 652.635 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 652 / Section 652.635
652.635 Producers to post certain terms of employment
Status: in_force

Every producer, or agent of the producer, who employs a labor contractor to provide a working crew for harvesting perishable agricultural products or who offers a bonus to those persons who harvest perishable agricultural products shall cause to be conspicuously posted and maintained on the premises where the agricultural products are to be harvested a notice that states:

(1) A description of the terms and conditions of any bonus offered, including the manner of determining when the bonus is earned.

(2) That portion of the labor contractor’s compensation that is based on the amount of work done by each employee of the labor contractor. [1969 c.572 §2]

Note: See note under 652.630 (Definitions for ORS 652.630 to 652.640) .

Source: Section 652.635 — Producers to post certain terms of employment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors652.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.340 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.340
657.340 Eligibility for benefits
Status: in_force

(1) Dislocated workers approved for career and technical training may not be denied unemployment insurance benefits solely because they are attending career and technical training, nor shall such individual be denied benefits by reason of leaving work to enter such training if the work left was part-time or temporary or paid less than 80 percent of the individual’s average weekly wage during the base year.

(2) Notwithstanding provisions of this chapter relating to availability for work, actively seeking work or refusal to accept suitable work, dislocated workers approved for career and technical training and otherwise eligible for benefits are not ineligible for such benefits or waiting week credit because of attendance in career and technical training.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Eligible dislocated workers who file valid unemployment compensation claims, upon exhaustion of regular benefits, are eligible for supplemental benefits from 1 to 26 times the individual’s most recent weekly benefit amount based upon the amount needed to continue or complete approved career and technical training.

(b) Supplemental benefits shall be paid under the same terms and conditions as regular benefits under this chapter, except that the Director of the Employment Department may extend the benefit year of an individual attending an approved career and technical training program a sufficient number of weeks to allow the individual to complete the training program.

(c) Supplemental benefits may be paid only when the eligible dislocated worker is not eligible to receive extended benefits as provided in ORS 657.321 (Definitions for ORS 657.321 to 657.329) to 657.329 (Applicability of ORS 657.321 to 657.329) or additional benefits as provided in ORS 657.331 (“Additional benefits” and “additional benefit period” defined) to 657.334 (Limitation on period for which benefits paid) .

(4) The receipt of supplemental benefits is conditioned upon the individual’s demonstrating satisfactory progress and attendance in career and technical training. [1969 c.156 §§5,6; 1971 c.82 §3; 1991 c.685 §6; 1993 c.624 §1; 1995 c.495 §2; 1997 c.56 §1; 2001 c.866 §2; 2005 c.174 §2; 2009 c.94 §25; 2009 c.115 §9]

Source: Section 657.340 — Eligibility for benefits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.170 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.170
657.170 Extending base year
Status: in_force

(1) If the Director of the Employment Department finds that during the base year of the individual any individual has been incapable of work during the greater part of any calendar quarter, such base year shall be extended a calendar quarter. Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, no such extension of an individual’s base year shall exceed four calendar quarters.

(2) If the director finds that during and prior to the individual’s base year the individual has had a period of temporary total disability caused by illness or injury and has received compensation under ORS chapter 656 for a period of temporary total disability during the greater part of any calendar quarter, the individual’s base year shall be extended as many calendar quarters as necessary to establish a valid claim, up to a maximum of four calendar quarters prior to the quarter in which the illness or injury occurred, if the individual:

(a) Files a claim for benefits not later than the fourth calendar week of unemployment following whichever is the latest of the following dates:

(A) The date the individual is released to return to work by the attending physician, as defined in ORS chapter 656, or a nurse practitioner authorized to provide compensable medical services under ORS 656.245 (Medical services to be provided) ; or

(B) The date of mailing of a notice of claim closure pursuant to ORS chapter 656; and

(b) Files such a claim within the three-year period immediately following the commencement of such period of illness or injury.

(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, benefits payable as a result of the use of wages paid in a calendar quarter prior to the individual’s current base year shall not exceed one-third of such wages less benefits paid previously as a result of the use of such wages in computing a previous benefit determination. [Amended by 1953 c.646 §2; 1961 c.208 §1; 1989 c.235 §1; 1995 c.105 §5; 1999 c.313 §14; 2003 c.811 §§19,20; 2005 c.218 §§5,6; 2007 c.365 §10]

Source: Section 657.170 — Extending base year; limitation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 660.511 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 660 / Section 660.511
660.511 Advisory and technical committees
Status: in_force

(1) The OregonServes Commission may establish advisory and technical committees as the commission considers necessary to aid and advise the commission in the performance of commission functions. These committees may be continuing or temporary committees. The commission shall determine the representation, membership, terms and organization of the committees and shall appoint the committee members.

(2) Members of the committees are not entitled to compensation, but at the discretion of the commission may be reimbursed, from moneys available to the commission, for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred by them in the performance of their official duties, as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [Formerly 458.565]

Source: Section 660.511 — Advisory and technical committees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors660.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 659a.275 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 659a / Section 659a.275
659A.275 Undue hardship
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “undue hardship” means a significant difficulty and expense to a covered employer’s business and includes consideration of the size of the employer’s business and the employer’s critical need for the eligible employee.

(2) A covered employer may limit the amount of leave an eligible employee takes under ORS 659A.272 (Employer required to provide leave) if the employee’s leave creates an undue hardship on the employer’s business. [2007 c.180 §4]

Source: Section 659A.275 — Undue hardship , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 651.170 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 651 / Section 651.170
651.170 Payment of expenses
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries may incur such expense and employ such clerical aids as may be necessary to carry out ORS 651.030 (Commissioner) , 651.050 (Duties of commissioner) , 651.060 (Power to conduct investigations and issue subpoenas) and 651.120 (Entry and examination of workplaces) . The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may draw warrants on the State Treasurer for the payment of such expense upon properly verified vouchers approved by the commissioner. However, such expense shall not exceed at any time the amount appropriated therefor. [Amended by 1959 c.627 §10; 1983 c.740 §239; 2003 c.794 §307; 2009 c.161 §5]

Source: Section 651.170 — Payment of expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors651.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 658.250 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 658 / Section 658.250
658.250 Employment listing service
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “employment listing service” means a business operated by a person that:

(a) Provides lists of specified positions of employment available with an employer other than the employment listing service or that holds itself out to individuals as able to provide information about specific positions of employment with an employer other than the employment listing service;

(b) Charges an individual a fee for its services; and

(c) Does not arrange or set up interviews between an individual and a prospective employer or otherwise intercede between an individual and a prospective employer but may offer limited counseling and employment-related services to an individual that includes, but is not limited to, personal grooming and appearance and interview preparation.

(2) A person who operates an employment listing service in this state shall provide to an individual a copy of:

(a) The fee schedule that the employment listing service charges an individual for its services;

(b) All contracts entered into between the employment listing service and the individual; and

(c) Any changes in the fees that the employment listing service charges an individual who uses its services.

(3) The Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries shall adopt rules relating to:

(a) The terms of contracts that an employment listing service requires an individual who uses its services to sign;

(b) Fees charged by an employment listing service for its services; and

(c) The methods that an employment listing service uses to confirm and keep current the lists of specified positions of employment available with an employer that the employment listing service provides to individuals.

(4) In addition to the penalties provided under ORS 658.115 (Civil penalties) and 658.991 (Criminal penalties) , an employment listing service shall forfeit any fees received as a result of a violation of any provision of subsection (2) of this section. [2003 c.406 §2]

Note: 658.250 (Employment listing service) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 658 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 658.250 — Employment listing service; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors658.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.306 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.306
657.306 Combining decision on claim for benefits with decision on recovery of benefits
Status: in_force

The Director of the Employment Department or an authorized representative designated by the director may combine a decision under ORS 657.266 (Initial determination of eligibility and amount of benefits) , 657.267 (Allowing or denying claim) or 657.268 (Filing information on issues not previously decided) with a decision 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) . [2005 c.182 §2]

Source: Section 657.306 — Combining decision on claim for benefits with decision on recovery of benefits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 661.030 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 661 / Section 661.030
661.030 Collective bargaining for lawful purposes is legal
Status: in_force

No person shall be indicted, prosecuted or tried in any court of this state for entering into or carrying on any arrangement, agreement or combination between themselves made with a view of lessening the number of hours of labor or increasing wages, bettering the conditions of working men and women or for any act done in pursuance thereof, unless such act is in itself forbidden by law if done by a single individual.

Source: Section 661.030 — Collective bargaining for lawful purposes is legal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors661.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 654.101 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 654 / Section 654.101
654.101 Voluntary safety and health consultation
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, unless the context requires otherwise:

(a) “Safety and health consultation” means a voluntary review or inspection of a facility or equipment to improve workplace safety. “Safety and health consultation” does not include:

(A) An investigation of an occupational accident, illness or disease; or

(B) A discussion between employees of an employer or between employees of several employers in a multiemployer work setting.

(b) “Safety and health consultation report” means documentation of a safety and health consultation, including recommendations and supporting documents created by a consultant.

(2) In any inspection, investigation or administrative proceeding under 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) , an employer for which a safety and health consultation has occurred may refuse to disclose and may prevent any other person from disclosing a safety and health consultation report that results from the safety and health consultation. [1999 c.584 §2]

Note: 654.101 (Voluntary safety and health consultation) was added to and made a part of 654.001 (Short title) to 654.295 (Application of Oregon Safe Employment Act) and 654.750 (Definitions for ORS 654.750 to 654.780) to 654.780 (Providing basic information to employees) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 654.101 — Voluntary safety and health consultation; refusal to disclose report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors654.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 655.520 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 655 / Section 655.520
655.520 Filing claim for benefits
Status: in_force

(1) Claims for entitlement to benefits under ORS 655.505 (Definitions for ORS 655.505 to 655.555) to 655.555 (Rules for administration of fund for injuries of adults in custody) shall be filed by application with the Oregon Department of Administrative Services as provided by rules adopted by the department, to the extent not inconsistent with ORS 655.505 (Definitions for ORS 655.505 to 655.555) to 655.555 (Rules for administration of fund for injuries of adults in custody) . Such claims shall be filed within the required periods after the injury even though actual benefits may not accrue until release of the adult in custody from confinement. The department may, before acting upon a claim, require further information for determination of eligibility under ORS 655.505 (Definitions for ORS 655.505 to 655.555) to 655.555 (Rules for administration of fund for injuries of adults in custody) .

(2) When a claim is approved, the department shall make an initial estimate of award conditioned as provided in ORS 655.515 (Benefits, training and medical services under ORS 655.505 to 655.555) . Upon release of the adult in custody from confinement, the adult in custody shall apply for an award and the department shall reaffirm or modify its initial award in a manner appropriate to the condition of the adult in custody upon release.

(3) The rights to benefits under ORS 655.505 (Definitions for ORS 655.505 to 655.555) to 655.555 (Rules for administration of fund for injuries of adults in custody) shall be barred unless written claim is filed with the department within 90 days after the injury, or if death results therefrom, within 90 days after death. However, if death occurs more than one year after the injury, the right shall be barred unless prior written claim based on the injury has been timely filed. The adult in custody must make written application for an award no later than 180 days following the release of the adult in custody from confinement. The requirements of this subsection may be waived by the department on the ground that, for good and sufficient reason, the claim could not be filed on time. [1963 c.527 §5; 1965 c.285 §79d; 1991 c.566 §9; 1995 c.384 §21; 2019 c.213 §108]

Source: Section 655.520 — Filing claim for benefits; rules; initial award; limitations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors655.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 659a.314 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 659a / Section 659a.314
659A.314 Discrimination for service as appointed member of state board or commission
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “state board or commission” means a state board or commission referred to in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) .

(2) It is an unlawful employment practice if an employer discharges, threatens to discharge, intimidates or coerces any employee by reason of the employee’s service or scheduled service as an appointed member of a state board or commission.

(3) Subject to subsection (4) of this section, an employer may not require that an employee use vacation leave, sick leave or annual leave for time spent by the employee in service as an appointed member of a state board or commission, and the employer shall allow the employee to take leave without pay for time spent by the employee in service as an appointed member of the state board or commission.

(4) The protections provided under subsection (3) of this section apply to an employee who has provided the employer with at least 21 days’ advance notice of any time the employee needs to spend in service as an appointed member of a state board or commission.

(5) This section may not be construed to alter or affect an employer’s policies or agreements with employees concerning employees’ wages during times when an employee serves or is scheduled to serve as an appointed member of a state board or commission.

(6) An employee who alleges a violation of this section may file a complaint with the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries in the manner provided by ORS 659A.820 (Complaints) . [2023 c.331 §2]

Source: Section 659A.314 — Discrimination for service as appointed member of state board or commission; requiring employee to use accrued leave prohibited; remedy for violation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.775 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.775
657.775 Cooperation with other states on reciprocal basis for collection of contributions
Status: in_force

(1) The courts of the State of Oregon shall recognize and enforce the liability for unemployment insurance contributions imposed by other states which extend a like comity to this state, and officials of such other states may initiate civil proceedings in the courts of this state to enforce the collection of such contributions. The certificate of the Secretary of State of such other states that such officials have the authority to collect the contributions is conclusive evidence of such authority.

(2) The Attorney General is empowered to initiate and prosecute civil proceedings in the courts of other states by and in the name of the Director of the Employment Department to enforce the liability for unemployment insurance contributions imposed by the State of Oregon, and may also initiate and prosecute civil proceedings in this state as agent for and on behalf of any other state to enforce liability for unemployment insurance contributions due such state if the state extends a like comity to the State of Oregon. The compensation for the services of the Attorney General rendered on behalf of other states under this section shall be paid from moneys appropriated to the Employment Department for administrative expenditures. The compensation for similar officers of other states for services rendered on behalf of this state under this section shall be paid by such other state. However, all other expenses of civil proceedings under this section shall be paid by the state, officer or agency thereof at whose request such proceedings were initiated.

(3) The Attorney General, with the approval of the director, may employ a special assistant under ORS 180.140 (Other assistants) (5) to initiate and prosecute civil proceedings in other states to enforce liability for unemployment contributions imposed by the State of Oregon and nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent the officials of other states from employing any member of the Oregon State Bar to initiate and prosecute civil proceedings in this state to enforce liability for unemployment insurance imposed by such other states.

(4) As used in this section, “contributions” includes interest and penalties imposed pursuant to an unemployment insurance statute. [1963 c.453 §2; 1983 c.740 §247]

Source: Section 657.775 — Cooperation with other states on reciprocal basis for collection of contributions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 653.480 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 653 / Section 653.480
653.480 Enforcement
Status: in_force

(1) An employee asserting a violation of ORS 653.470 (Retaliation prohibited) may file a complaint with the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries under ORS 659A.820 (Complaints) or a civil action as provided in ORS 659A.885 (Civil action) .

(2) The commissioner has the same enforcement powers with respect to the rights established under this section and ORS 653.422 (Covered employees) , 653.432 (Voluntary standby list) , 653.436 (Advance notice of work schedule) , 653.442 (Right to rest between work shifts) , 653.450 (Employee right to input into work schedule) , 653.455 (Compensation for work schedule changes) , 653.465 (Record retention requirements) , 653.470 (Retaliation prohibited) and 653.485 (Legislative intent) as are established in this chapter and ORS chapter 652.

(3) In addition to any other damages provided by law, the commissioner may assess a statutory penalty as follows:

(a) $500 for any violation of ORS 653.460 (Notice and posting requirements) .

(b) $1,000 for any violation of ORS 653.422 (Covered employees) , 653.432 (Voluntary standby list) , 653.436 (Advance notice of work schedule) , 653.442 (Right to rest between work shifts) , 653.450 (Employee right to input into work schedule) , 653.455 (Compensation for work schedule changes) , 653.465 (Record retention requirements) or 653.470 (Retaliation prohibited) .

(4) If the commissioner determines that the employer paid the full remedy due, not including any statutory penalty, within 14 days of service of an order, the commissioner shall waive 50 percent of the amount of any statutory penalty imposed by order under this section. [2017 c.691 §11]

Note: See note under 653.412 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 653.480 — Enforcement; right of action; penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors653.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 652.170 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 652 / Section 652.170
652.170 Payment of wages in case of strikes
Status: in_force

When any number of employees enter upon a strike, the wages due such striking employees at the time of entering upon such strike shall not become due and payable until the next regular payday after the commencement of such strike, if the time between the commencement of the strike and the next regular payday does not exceed a period of 30 days. If the intervening time does exceed the period of 30 days, then the wages shall be due and payable 30 days after the commencement of the strike.

Source: Section 652.170 — Payment of wages in case of strikes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors652.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 653.436 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 653 / Section 653.436
653.436 Advance notice of work schedule
Status: in_force

(1) An employer shall provide an employee with a work schedule in writing at least 14 calendar days before the first day of the work schedule.

(2) The employer shall post the written work schedule in a conspicuous and accessible location, in English and in the language the employer typically uses to communicate with the employees.

(3) The employer shall provide a written work schedule that runs through the last date of the posted work schedule in effect at the time of delivery to:

(a) A new employee on or before the employee’s first day of work; or

(b) An existing employee on the employee’s first day of work after a leave of absence.

(4) The written work schedule shall include all work shifts and on-call shifts for the work period.

(5) If the employer requests changes to the written work schedule after the advance notice required in this section:

(a) The employer shall provide the employee with timely notice of the change by in-person conversation, telephone call, electronic mail, text message or other accessible electronic or written format; and

(b) The employee may decline any work shifts not included in the employee’s written work schedule.

(6) At any time after the advance notice of written work schedule required in this section, an employee may request in writing that the employer add the employee to one or more work shifts or on-call work shifts. Any changes to the employee’s written work schedule resulting from such employee-requested work schedule changes are not subject to the advance notice requirements of this section. [2017 c.691 §5; 2017 c.691 §5a]

Note: See note under 653.412 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 653.436 — Advance notice of work schedule , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors653.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 653.271 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 653 / Section 653.271
653.271 Definitions for ORS 653.271, 653.272 and 653.273
Status: in_force

As used in this section and ORS 653.272 (Overtime requirements for agricultural workers) and 653.273 (Workers excluded from agricultural overtime compensation requirements) :

(1) “Agricultural worker” means an individual who performs services in agriculture for an employer in exchange for an agreed remuneration or rate of pay.

(2) “Agriculture” includes:

(a) Farming in all its branches, including the cultivation and tillage of the soil;

(b) Dairying;

(c) The production, cultivation, growing and harvesting of any agricultural or horticultural commodities;

(d) The raising of livestock, bees, fur-bearing animals or poultry; and

(e) Any other practices performed by a farmer or on a farm as an incident to or in conjunction with farming operations, including preparation for market, delivery to storage or to market, or delivery to carriers for transportation to market.

(3) “Salary” has the meaning given that term in ORS 653.010 (Definitions for ORS 653.010 to 653.261) .

(4) “Workweek” means a fixed period of time established by an employer that reflects a regularly recurring period of 168 hours or seven consecutive 24-hour periods. [2022 c.115 §1]

Note: 653.271 (Definitions for ORS 653.271, 653.272 and 653.273) 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 653.271 — Definitions for ORS 653.271, 653.272 and 653.273 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors653.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.135 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.135
656.135 Coverage of deaf school work experience trainees
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section “school” means the Oregon School for the Deaf.

(2) All persons participating as trainees in a work experience program of the school are considered as workers of the school subject to this chapter for purposes of this section.

(3) On behalf of a school conducting a work experience program, the Department of Education shall submit a written statement to the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation that includes a description of the work to be performed by such persons.

(4) Upon receiving the written statement, the corporation may fix assumed wage rates for the persons enrolled in the work experience program, without regard to ORS chapter 652 or ORS 653.010 (Definitions for ORS 653.010 to 653.261) to 653.565 (Investigating compliance with rules) and 653.991 (Penalties) , which may be used only for purposes of computations under this chapter.

(5) The Department of Education shall furnish the corporation with a list of the names of those enrolled in work experience programs in the school and shall notify the corporation of any changes therein. Only those persons whose names appear on such list prior to their personal injury by accident are entitled to the benefits of this chapter and they are entitled to such benefits if injured as provided in ORS 656.156 (Intentional injuries) and 656.202 (Compensation payable to subject worker in accordance with law in effect at time of injury) while performing any duties arising out of and in the course of their participation in the work experience program, provided the duties being performed are among those:

(a) Described on the application of the department; and

(b) Required of similar full-time paid employees.

(6) The filing of claims for benefits under this section is the exclusive remedy of a trainee or beneficiary of the trainee for injuries compensable under this chapter against the state, the school, the department, its officers and employees, or any employer, regardless of negligence.

(7) The provisions of this section shall be inapplicable to any trainee who is earning wages for such employment. [1969 c.406 §2; 2007 c.858 §83; 2009 c.562 §35]

Source: Section 656.135 — Coverage of deaf school work experience trainees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 653.403 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 653 / Section 653.403
653.403 Visitation rights of bureau
Status: in_force

(1) The Bureau of Labor and Industries or anyone authorized by the bureau in writing may visit any place of business to ascertain whether any minors are employed contrary to ORS 653.310 (Employment certificates on file) , 653.315 (Working hours for children under 16 years of age) , 653.320 (Employment of children under 14 years) and 653.340 (Employment of minors for message and delivery service) and the rules adopted by the bureau pursuant to ORS 653.307 (Annual employment certificates) . The bureau or authorized persons shall report any cases of illegal employment to the proper school authorities and to the district attorney of the county. The bureau may require the business to produce the annual employment certificates and lists of minors employed for inspection.

(2) The bureau shall bring complaints for offenses under ORS 653.310 (Employment certificates on file) , 653.315 (Working hours for children under 16 years of age) , 653.320 (Employment of children under 14 years) and 653.340 (Employment of minors for message and delivery service) to the attention of the proper district attorney who shall prosecute such offenses. [Formerly 653.545]

Source: Section 653.403 — Visitation rights of bureau; prosecution of offenses against child labor laws , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors653.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.023 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.023
656.023 Who are subject employers
Status: in_force

Every employer employing one or more subject workers in the state is subject to this chapter. [1965 c.285 §8]

Source: Section 656.023 — Who are subject employers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.725 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.725
657.725 Employment districts
Status: in_force

The Director of the Employment Department may divide the state into such number of employment districts as the director finds necessary and maintain a district office in each of said districts.

Source: Section 657.725 — Employment districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 653.340 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 653 / Section 653.340
653.340 Employment of minors for message and delivery service
Status: in_force

(1) No person under the age of 18 years shall be employed or permitted to work as a messenger for a telegraph or messenger company or anyone engaged in such a business in the distribution, transmission or delivery of goods or messages before 5 a.m. or after 10 p.m.

(2) No person under the age of 16 years shall be employed or permitted to work in the telegraph, telephone or public messenger service.

Source: Section 653.340 — Employment of minors for message and delivery service , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors653.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.515 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.515
657.515 Delinquent taxes
Status: repealed

(1) If an employer defaults with respect to any payment required to be made by the employer to the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund, the taxes at any time due, together with interest thereon and penalties, shall be collected by the Director of the Employment Department in a civil action against such employer brought in the name of the director and judgment rendered thereon shall bear interest at the rate provided in subsection (2) of this section. Such employer’s compliance with this chapter, requiring payments to be made to the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund, shall date from the time said money was collected. The amount of taxes collected shall be paid into the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund. The amount of interest and penalties collected pursuant to this subsection shall be paid to the Employment Department Special Administrative Fund in accordance with the provisions of ORS 657.830 (State Treasurer as custodian of funds) (3).

(2) Interest upon the amount due from an employer shall be paid and shall be collected, at the same time payment of taxes is required to be made by such employer to the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund at the rate of one and one-half percent per month from the date prescribed for the payment to the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund. In computing such interest, a fraction of a month shall be counted as a full month.

(3) If any employer fails to make payment of taxes required by this chapter at the time prescribed by the director for the payment thereof, such employer shall be in default.

(4) If any employer who is in default with respect to payment of any taxes fails to make payment thereof within 10 days after written demand therefor has been made by the director, such employer shall be subject, in the discretion of the director, to a penalty of 10 percent of the amount of such taxes. A demand for payment shall be deemed to have been made when deposited in the mail addressed to such employer at the employer’s last-known address as shown by the records of the director.

(5) If any part of any deficiency is due to fraud with intent to avoid payment of taxes to the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund, then 50 percent of the total amount of the deficiency, in addition to such deficiency, shall be assessed, collected and paid in the same manner as if it were a deficiency and shall be paid into the Employment Department Special Administrative Fund pursuant to this section and ORS 657.822 (Employment Department Special Administrative Fund) .

(6) Civil actions brought in the name of the director under this section to collect taxes, interest or penalties from an employer, shall be entitled to preference upon the calendar over all civil cases which involve only private parties.

(7) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, if the director finds that the total interest collectible on any delinquent account is in excess of 25 percent of the principal and that an employer or former employer, who no longer conducts an active business, has insufficient net assets to pay the full amount of all taxes, interest or penalties that may be due and where such employer or former employer can pay some but not all of such amount, the director may agree to accept any amount the director finds reasonable under the circumstances, as consideration for the settlement of the full amount of taxes, interest or penalties due. Whenever such an agreement is made a written record signed by the director shall be maintained in the files of the director. Such records shall set forth:

(a) The name of the taxpayer against whom the liability was assessed;

(b) The amount of the assessed liability;

(c) The amount of the liability paid;

(d) The amount of the liability canceled or waived;

(e) A sworn statement of the taxpayer or personal representative setting forth the complete financial responsibility of the taxpayer or the taxpayer’s estate, and containing a full disclosure of all matters bearing upon the ability of the taxpayer or estate to pay the full amount of the liability assessed; and

(f) The written recommendation of an assistant to the Attorney General assigned to the director that the liability be reduced in the amount shown by the record.

(8) A full and true copy of the record of each such agreement and settlement as provided in subsection (7) of this section shall be filed by the director with the Secretary of State as a public record.

(9) The amount of any settlement reached pursuant to this section shall be first credited to the taxes due from such employer until the principal amount of taxes due has been satisfied and shall be deposited in the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund. [Amended by 1959 c.598 §1; 1963 c.390 §1; 1965 c.359 §5; 1977 c.538 §10; 1981 c.29 §1; 2011 c.597 §269]

(Temporary provisions relating to deferral and forgiveness of employer taxes for calendar year 2021)

Note: Sections 2, 4 and 5, chapter 638, Oregon Laws 2021, provide:

Sec. 2. Sections 3 and 4 of this 2021 Act are added to and made a part of ORS chapter 657. [2021 c.638 §2]

Sec. 4. (1)(a) Notwithstanding ORS 657.515 (Delinquent taxes) , an employer whose tax rate for calendar year 2021 was at least 0.5 percentage points, and not more than 2.0 percentage points, greater than the employer’s tax rate for calendar year 2020 may defer the payment of up to one-third of the taxes due for calendar year 2021 until June 30, 2022, without accruing interest or penalties on the deferred amounts.

(b) Amounts deferred under this subsection and not forgiven under subsection (2) of this section become subject to ORS 657.515 (Delinquent taxes) beginning on July 1, 2022.

(2) If the increase in the tax rate described in subsection (1) of this section was:

(a) More than 1.0 percentage point and not more than 1.5 percentage points, 50 percent of the deferrable amounts shall be forgiven.

(b) More than 1.5 percentage points and not more than 2.0 percentage points, 75 percent of the deferrable amounts shall be forgiven.

(3) An employer whose tax rate for calendar year 2021 was more than 2.0 percentage points greater than the employer’s tax rate for calendar year 2020 shall have one-third of the taxes due for calendar year 2021, including any interest or penalties on the taxes, forgiven.

(4) An employer is not eligible for deferral or forgiveness of taxes under this section unless the employer:

(a) Files all wage reports due under ORS 657.571 (Quarterly or annual tax report) for calendar year 2021 in a timely manner;

(b) Pays all tax liabilities imposed under ORS chapter 657 for calendar year 2021 that are not deferred or forgiven in a timely manner; and

(c) As of January 1, 2021:

(A) Had paid all outstanding unemployment insurance taxes and related liabilities; or

(B) Had paid all outstanding amounts due according to the terms of a payment plan accepted by the Director of the Employment Department for repayment of all outstanding amounts described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. [2021 c.638 §4]

Sec. 5. Sections 3 and 4 of this 2021 Act are repealed on January 2, 2032. [2021 c.638 §5]

Source: Section 657.515 — Delinquent taxes; interest; civil penalties; collection by civil action; settlement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.001 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.001
656.001 Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Workers’ Compensation Law. [1965 c.285 §1; 1977 c.109 §1]

Source: Section 656.001 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.660 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.660
657.660 Records and reports of employing units
Status: in_force

(1) Every employing unit shall keep true and accurate records of all persons employed by it and such records of hours worked, wages paid and other statistics as prescribed by the Director of the Employment Department for the administration of this chapter.

(2) Such records shall be open to inspection by the director or an authorized representative of the director at any reasonable time. No person shall refuse to allow the director or authorized representative to inspect the payroll or other records or documents relative to the enforcement of this chapter.

(3) The director may require from any employing unit such reports on the wages, hours, employment, unemployment and related matters concerning its employees as the director deems necessary to the effective administration of this chapter.

(4) Every employing unit shall fully, correctly and promptly furnish the director all information required by the director to carry out the purposes and provisions of this chapter.

Source: Section 657.660 — Records and reports of employing units , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.462 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.462
657.462 Computation of benefit ratio
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Employment Department or the director’s authorized representative shall, for each calendar year, compute a benefit ratio for each employer who meets the requirements of this section. For an employer whose record has been chargeable with benefits throughout the 12 preceding calendar quarters ending on the computation date, the benefit ratio shall be a quotient obtained by dividing the total benefit charges to the employer’s record in the 12 calendar quarters by the total of the employer’s taxable payrolls for the same 12 calendar quarters. For an employer whose record has been chargeable with benefits for at least four or more consecutive calendar quarters but less than 12 consecutive calendar quarters and ending on the computation date, the benefit ratio shall be the quotient obtained by dividing the total benefits charged to the employer’s record for the consecutive calendar quarters by the total of the employer’s taxable payrolls for the same period. Benefit ratios shall be carried out to the sixth decimal place.

(2) A listing shall be prepared of all employers meeting the requirements of this section and whose account is open according to Employment Department records as of August 31 following the computation date. This listing shall start with the employer having the lowest benefit ratio and progress through the employer having the highest benefit ratio. The listing shall show for each employer:

(a) The benefit ratio;

(b) The taxable payroll for the four calendar quarters immediately preceding the computation date; and

(c) A cumulative total consisting of the sum of the employer’s taxable payroll and the taxable payroll of all other preceding employers on the list.

(3) The department shall group all employers in accordance with the cumulative taxable payroll percentage limits for the schedule in effect under Table A. All employers who fall within the same group will be assigned the tax rate for that group. However, if the grouping results in the taxable payroll of an employer falling in two groups, the employer and any other employer with the same benefit ratio shall be assigned the lower of the two applicable rates. Fractions of a cent will be dropped in computing taxable payroll limits used in Table A. The schedule in effect shall be in accordance with the Fund Adequacy Percentage Ratios set forth in Table A.

(Taxable Payroll referred to is the total for all the eligible firms for the four calendar quarters preceding and ending on the computation date)

Fund Adequacy Percentage Ratio I

190% and Over

Tax Rate Cumulative Taxable Payroll Limits

(Percentage of Total Taxable Payroll)

0.5% 0.00% but less than 10.00%

0.6% 10.00% but less than 15.00%

0.7% 15.00% but less than 20.00%

0.8% 20.00% but less than 25.00%

0.9% 25.00% but less than 30.00%

1.0% 30.00% but less than 35.00%

1.1% 35.00% but less than 40.00%

1.2% 40.00% but less than 45.00%

1.3% 45.00% but less than 50.00%

1.4% 50.00% but less than 55.00%

1.5% 55.00% but less than 60.00%

1.6% 60.00% but less than 65.00%

1.7% 65.00% but less than 69.00%

1.8% 69.00% but less than 73.00%

1.9% 73.00% but less than 77.00%

2.0% 77.00% but less than 80.00%

2.1% 80.00% but less than 83.00%

2.2% 83.00% but less than 86.00%

2.3% 86.00% but less than 89.00%

2.4% 89.00% but less than 91.00%

2.5% 91.00% but less than 93.00%

2.6% 93.00% but less than 95.00%

2.7% 95.00% but less than 96.00%

2.8% 96.00% but less than 96.90%

2.9% 96.90% but less than 97.70%

3.0% 97.70% but less than 98.40%

3.1% 98.40% but less than 98.90%

3.2% 98.90% but less than 99.30%

3.4% 99.30% but less than 99.54%

3.6% 99.54% but less than 99.63%

3.8% 99.63% but less than 99.71%

4.0% 99.71% but less than 99.78%

4.2% 99.78% but less than 99.84%

4.4% 99.84% but less than 99.89%

4.6% 99.89% but less than 99.93%

4.8% 99.93% but less than 99.96%

5.0% 99.96% but less than 99.98%

5.2% 99.98% but less than 99.99%

5.4% 99.99% to 100.00%

Fund Adequacy Percentage Ratio II

170.00% but less than 190%

Tax Rate Cumulative Taxable Payroll Limits

(Percentage of Total Taxable Payroll)

0.7% 0.00% but less than 10.00%

0.8% 10.00% but less than 15.00%

0.9% 15.00% but less than 20.00%

1.0% 20.00% but less than 25.00%

1.1% 25.00% but less than 30.00%

1.2% 30.00% but less than 35.00%

1.3% 35.00% but less than 40.00%

1.4% 40.00% but less than 44.00%

1.5% 44.00% but less than 48.00%

1.6% 48.00% but less than 52.00%

1.7% 52.00% but less than 56.00%

1.8% 56.00% but less than 60.00%

1.9% 60.00% but less than 64.00%

2.0% 64.00% but less than 68.00%

2.1% 68.00% but less than 72.00%

2.2% 72.00% but less than 76.00%

2.3% 76.00% but less than 79.00%

2.4% 79.00% but less than 82.00%

2.5% 82.00% but less than 85.00%

2.6% 85.00% but less than 88.00%

2.7% 88.00% but less than 90.00%

2.8% 90.00% but less than 92.00%

2.9% 92.00% but less than 93.50%

3.0% 93.50% but less than 94.90%

3.1% 94.90% but less than 96.20%

3.2% 96.20% but less than 97.40%

3.4% 97.40% but less than 98.54%

3.6% 98.54% but less than 99.54%

3.8% 99.54% but less than 99.63%

4.0% 99.63% but less than 99.71%

4.2% 99.71% but less than 99.78%

4.4% 99.78% but less than 99.84%

4.6% 99.84% but less than 99.89%

4.8% 99.89% but less than 99.93%

5.0% 99.93% but less than 99.96%

5.2% 99.96% but less than 99.98%

5.4% 99.98% to 100.00%

Fund Adequacy Percentage Ratio III

145.00% but less than 170%

Tax Rate Cumulative Taxable Payroll Limits

(Percentage of Total Taxable Payroll)

0.9% 0.00% but less than 10.00%

1.0% 10.00% but less than 15.00%

1.1% 15.00% but less than 20.00%

1.2% 20.00% but less than 24.00%

1.3% 24.00% but less than 28.00%

1.4% 28.00% but less than 32.00%

1.5% 32.00% but less than 36.00%

1.6% 36.00% but less than 40.00%

1.7% 40.00% but less than 44.00%

1.8% 44.00% but less than 48.00%

1.9% 48.00% but less than 52.00%

2.0% 52.00% but less than 56.00%

2.1% 56.00% but less than 60.00%

2.2% 60.00% but less than 64.00%

2.3% 64.00% but less than 68.00%

2.4% 68.00% but less than 72.00%

2.5% 72.00% but less than 76.00%

2.6% 76.00% but less than 80.00%

2.7% 80.00% but less than 84.00%

2.8% 84.00% but less than 87.00%

2.9% 87.00% but less than 90.00%

3.0% 90.00% but less than 93.00%

3.1% 93.00% but less than 95.00%

3.2% 95.00% but less than 97.00%

3.4% 97.00% but less than 98.20%

3.6% 98.20% but less than 99.00%

3.8% 99.00% but less than 99.43%

4.0% 99.43% but less than 99.63%

4.2% 99.63% but less than 99.72%

4.4% 99.72% but less than 99.79%

4.6% 99.79% but less than 99.85%

4.8% 99.85% but less than 99.90%

5.0% 99.90% but less than 99.94%

5.2% 99.94% but less than 99.97%

5.4% 99.97% to 100.00%

Fund Adequacy Percentage Ratio IV

125.00% but less than 145%

Tax Rate Cumulative Taxable Payroll Limits

(Percentage of Total Taxable Payroll)

1.2% 0.00% but less than 10.00%

1.3% 10.00% but less than 15.00%

1.4% 15.00% but less than 20.00%

1.5% 20.00% but less than 24.00%

1.6% 24.00% but less than 28.00%

1.7% 28.00% but less than 32.00%

1.8% 32.00% but less than 36.00%

1.9% 36.00% but less than 40.00%

2.0% 40.00% but less than 44.00%

2.1% 44.00% but less than 48.00%

2.2% 48.00% but less than 52.00%

2.3% 52.00% but less than 56.00%

2.4% 56.00% but less than 60.00%

2.5% 60.00% but less than 64.00%

2.6% 64.00% but less than 68.00%

2.7% 68.00% but less than 72.00%

2.8% 72.00% but less than 76.00%

2.9% 76.00% but less than 80.00%

3.0% 80.00% but less than 84.00%

3.1% 84.00% but less than 88.00%

3.2% 88.00% but less than 92.00%

3.3% 92.00% but less than 95.00%

3.4% 95.00% but less than 97.00%

3.6% 97.00% but less than 98.20%

3.8% 98.20% but less than 99.00%

4.0% 99.00% but less than 99.40%

4.2% 99.40% but less than 99.60%

4.4% 99.60% but less than 99.70%

4.6% 99.70% but less than 99.78%

4.8% 99.78% but less than 99.85%

5.0% 99.85% but less than 99.91%

5.2% 99.91% but less than 99.96%

5.4% 99.96% to 100.00%

Fund Adequacy Percentage Ratio V

110.00% but less than 125%

Tax Rate Cumulative Taxable Payroll Limits

(Percentage of Total Taxable Payroll)

1.5% 0.00% but less than 10.00%

1.6% 10.00% but less than 15.00%

1.7% 15.00% but less than 20.00%

1.8% 20.00% but less than 24.00%

1.9% 24.00% but less than 28.00%

2.0% 28.00% but less than 32.00%

2.1% 32.00% but less than 36.00%

2.2% 36.00% but less than 40.00%

2.3% 40.00% but less than 44.00%

2.4% 44.00% but less than 48.00%

2.5% 48.00% but less than 52.00%

2.6% 52.00% but less than 56.00%

2.7% 56.00% but less than 60.00%

2.8% 60.00% but less than 64.00%

2.9% 64.00% but less than 68.00%

3.0% 68.00% but less than 72.00%

3.1% 72.00% but less than 76.00%

3.2% 76.00% but less than 80.00%

3.3% 80.00% but less than 84.00%

3.4% 84.00% but less than 88.00%

3.5% 88.00% but less than 92.00%

3.6% 92.00% but less than 95.00%

3.7% 95.00% but less than 97.00%

3.8% 97.00% but less than 98.20%

3.9% 98.20% but less than 99.00%

4.0% 99.00% but less than 99.40%

4.2% 99.40% but less than 99.60%

4.4% 99.60% but less than 99.70%

4.6% 99.70% but less than 99.78%

4.8% 99.78% but less than 99.85%

5.0% 99.85% but less than 99.91%

5.2% 99.91% but less than 99.96%

5.4% 99.96% to 100.00%

Fund Adequacy Percentage Ratio VI

100.00% but less than 110%

Tax Rate Cumulative Taxable Payroll Limits

(Percentage of Total Taxable Payroll)

1.8% 0.00% but less than 10.00%

1.9% 10.00% but less than 15.00%

2.0% 15.00% but less than 20.00%

2.1% 20.00% but less than 25.00%

2.2% 25.00% but less than 30.00%

2.3% 30.00% but less than 35.00%

2.4% 35.00% but less than 40.00%

2.5% 40.00% but less than 44.00%

2.6% 44.00% but less than 48.00%

2.7% 48.00% but less than 52.00%

2.8% 52.00% but less than 56.00%

2.9% 56.00% but less than 60.00%

3.0% 60.00% but less than 64.00%

3.1% 64.00% but less than 68.00%

3.2% 68.00% but less than 72.00%

3.3% 72.00% but less than 76.00%

3.4% 76.00% but less than 80.00%

3.5% 80.00% but less than 84.00%

3.6% 84.00% but less than 88.00%

3.7% 88.00% but less than 92.00%

3.8% 92.00% but less than 95.00%

3.9% 95.00% but less than 97.00%

4.0% 97.00% but less than 98.20%

4.2% 98.20% but less than 99.00%

4.4% 99.00% but less than 99.50%

4.6% 99.50% but less than 99.70%

4.8% 99.70% but less than 99.79%

5.0% 99.79% but less than 99.87%

5.2% 99.87% but less than 99.94%

5.4% 99.94% to 100.00%

Fund Adequacy Percentage Ratio VII

90.00% but less than 100%

Tax Rate Cumulative Taxable Payroll Limits

(Percentage of Total Taxable Payroll)

2.0% 0.00% but less than 10.00%

2.1% 10.00% but less than 15.00%

2.2% 15.00% but less than 20.00%

2.3% 20.00% but less than 25.00%

2.4% 25.00% but less than 30.00%

2.5% 30.00% but less than 35.00%

2.6% 35.00% but less than 40.00%

2.7% 40.00% but less than 45.00%

2.8% 45.00% but less than 50.00%

2.9% 50.00% but less than 55.00%

3.0% 55.00% but less than 60.00%

3.1% 60.00% but less than 64.00%

3.2% 64.00% but less than 68.00%

3.3% 68.00% but less than 72.00%

3.4% 72.00% but less than 76.00%

3.5% 76.00% but less than 80.00%

3.6% 80.00% but less than 84.00%

3.7% 84.00% but less than 88.00%

3.8% 88.00% but less than 92.00%

3.9% 92.00% but less than 95.00%

4.0% 95.00% but less than 97.00%

4.2% 97.00% but less than 98.20%

4.4% 98.20% but less than 99.00%

4.6% 99.00% but less than 99.50%

4.8% 99.50% but less than 99.70%

5.0% 99.70% but less than 99.84%

5.2% 99.84% but less than 99.93%

5.4% 99.93% to 100.00%

Fund Adequacy Percentage Ratio VIII

Under 90%

Tax Rate Cumulative Taxable Payroll Limits

(Percentage of Total Taxable Payroll)

2.2% 0.00% but less than 10.00%

2.3% 10.00% but less than 15.00%

2.4% 15.00% but less than 20.00%

2.5% 20.00% but less than 25.00%

2.6% 25.00% but less than 30.00%

2.7% 30.00% but less than 35.00%

2.8% 35.00% but less than 40.00%

2.9% 40.00% but less than 45.00%

3.0% 45.00% but less than 50.00%

3.1% 50.00% but less than 55.00%

3.2% 55.00% but less than 60.00%

3.3% 60.00% but less than 65.00%

3.4% 65.00% but less than 70.00%

3.5% 70.00% but less than 75.00%

3.6% 75.00% but less than 80.00%

3.7% 80.00% but less than 84.00%

3.8% 84.00% but less than 88.00%

3.9% 88.00% but less than 92.00%

4.0% 92.00% but less than 95.00%

4.2% 95.00% but less than 97.00%

4.4% 97.00% but less than 98.20%

4.6% 98.20% but less than 99.00%

4.8% 99.00% but less than 99.50%

5.0% 99.50% but less than 99.80%

5.2% 99.80% but less than 99.92%

5.4% 99.92% to 100.00%

[1963 c.302 §2; 1967 c.434 §3; 1973 c.810 §2; 1975 c.354 §3; 1981 c.751 §4; 1983 c.818 §1; 1995 c.173 §1; 2001 c.885 §2; 2005 c.183 §8; 2021 c.638 §7]

Source: Section 657.462 — Computation of benefit ratio; grouping employers within cumulative taxable payroll percentage limits; assignment of rates , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 659.805 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 659 / Section 659.805
659.805 Blacklisting and blackmailing prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) No corporation, company or individual shall blacklist or publish, or cause to be blacklisted or published, any employee, mechanic or laborer discharged by such corporation, company or individual, with intent and for the purpose of preventing such employee, mechanic or laborer from engaging in or securing similar or other employment from any other corporation, company or individual.

(2) No officer or agent of any corporation or any other person shall, in any manner, conspire or contrive by correspondence or otherwise to prevent an employee discharged by such corporation or such person from securing employment. [Formerly 659.230]

Source: Section 659.805 — Blacklisting and blackmailing prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 662.040 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 662 / Section 662.040
662.040 Injunctions in labor disputes generally restricted
Status: in_force

No court, nor any judge thereof, shall have jurisdiction to issue any restraining order or temporary or permanent injunction in a case involving or growing out of a labor dispute, except in strict conformity with ORS 662.010 (Labor disputes) to 662.130 (Contempt proceedings) , nor shall any such restraining order or temporary or permanent injunction be issued contrary to the public policy declared in ORS 662.020 (Declaration of policy as to labor organizations) .

Source: Section 662.040 — Injunctions in labor disputes generally restricted , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors662.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.790 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.790
656.790 Workers’ Compensation Management-Labor Advisory Committee
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Governor shall appoint a Workers’ Compensation Management-Labor Advisory Committee composed of 10 appointed members.

(b) Five members from organized labor shall represent subject workers and five members shall represent subject employers.

(c) In addition to the appointed members, the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall serve ex officio as a member of the committee.

(d) The appointment of members of the committee is subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner prescribed in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The director may recommend areas of the law that the director desires to have studied or the committee may study such aspects of the law as the committee shall determine require their consideration.

(b) The committee shall biennially review the standards for evaluation of permanent disability adopted under ORS 656.726 (Duties and powers to carry out workers’ compensation and occupational safety laws) and shall recommend to the director factors to be included or such other modification of application of the standards as the committee considers appropriate.

(c) The committee shall biennially review and make recommendations about permanent partial disability benefits.

(d) The committee shall review and consider reports, findings and analysis made public by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health that are related to cancers associated with nonvolunteer firefighters as set forth in ORS 656.802 (Occupational disease) (5).

(e) The committee shall advise the director regarding any proposed changes in the operation of programs funded by the Workers’ Benefit Fund and shall review any plan the Department of Consumer and Business Services devises to increase the balance of the fund to meet the requirement set forth in ORS 656.506 (Assessments for programs) (5).

(f) The committee shall report the committee’s findings to the director for such action as the director deems appropriate.

(3) The committee shall report to the Legislative Assembly such findings and recommendations as the committee considers appropriate, including a report on the following matters:

(a) Decisions of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals that have significant impact on the workers’ compensation system.

(b) Adequacy of workers’ compensation benefits.

(c) Medical and legal system costs.

(d) Adequacy of assessments for reserve programs and administrative costs.

(e) The operation of programs funded by the Workers’ Benefit Fund.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The members of the committee are appointed for a term of three years and shall serve without compensation, but are entitled to travel expenses.

(b) The committee may hire, subject to approval of the director, such experts as the committee may require to discharge the committee’s duties.

(c) All expenses of the committee must be paid out of the Consumer and Business Services Fund. [1969 c.448 §2; 1975 c.556 §49; 1977 c.804 §32; 1990 c.2 §41; 1995 c.332 §55b; 1995 c.641 §25; 2007 c.274 §7; 2017 c.63 §1; 2019 c.494 §2; 2022 c.8 §2]

Source: Section 656.790 — Workers’ Compensation Management-Labor Advisory Committee; membership; duties; expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 659a.880 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 659a / Section 659a.880
659A.880 Ninety-day notice
Status: in_force

(1) If a complaint filed under ORS 659A.820 (Complaints) alleges unlawful practices other than those unlawful practices described in ORS 659A.403 (Discrimination in place of public accommodation prohibited) and 659A.406 (Aiding or abetting certain discrimination prohibited) , the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries shall issue a 90-day notice to the complainant if the commissioner dismisses the complaint within one year after the filing of the complaint, and the dismissal is for any reason other than the fact that a civil action has been filed by the complainant.

(2) If the complaint filed under ORS 659A.820 (Complaints) alleges unlawful practices other than those unlawful practices described in ORS 659A.145 (Discrimination against individual with disability in real property transactions prohibited) , 659A.403 (Discrimination in place of public accommodation prohibited) , 659A.406 (Aiding or abetting certain discrimination prohibited) and 659A.421 (Discrimination in selling, renting or leasing real property prohibited) , the commissioner shall issue a 90-day notice to the complainant on or before the one-year anniversary of the filing of the complaint unless a 90-day notice has previously been issued under subsection (1) of this section or the matter has been resolved by the execution of a settlement agreement.

(3) A 90-day notice under this section must be in writing and must notify the complainant that a civil action against the respondent under ORS 659A.885 (Civil action) may be filed within 90 days after the date of mailing of the 90-day notice, and that any right to bring a civil action against the respondent under ORS 659A.885 (Civil action) will be lost if the action is not commenced within 90 days after the date of the mailing of the 90-day notice.

(4) This section does not apply to a complainant 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. [2001 c.621 §14; 2008 c.36 §15]

Source: Section 659A.880 — Ninety-day notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 652.640 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 652 / Section 652.640
652.640 Itemized statement of compensation and deductions required
Status: in_force

Each time a person who harvests perishable agricultural products receives compensation payments at a regular pay period or upon termination of employment, the producer, or agent of the producer, or, if the person is an employee of a labor contractor, the labor contractor shall furnish to such person a written statement itemizing the total payment and each deduction therefrom. [1969 c.572 §3]

Note: See note under 652.630 (Definitions for ORS 652.630 to 652.640) .

Source: Section 652.640 — Itemized statement of compensation and deductions required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors652.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.174 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.174
656.174 Rules
Status: in_force

The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall adopt rules necessary for the implementation of the provisions of ORS 656.170 (Validity of provisions of certain collective bargaining agreements) and 656.172 (Applicability of and criteria for establishing program under ORS 656.170) . The rules must include, but are not limited to procedures for:

(1) Establishing and operating an alternative dispute resolution system;

(2) Resolution of disputes involving multiple claims when one or more of the claims are not subject to the collective bargaining agreement; and

(3) Providing benefits to injured workers whose compensable claims are covered under an alternative dispute resolution system after the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement or termination of any arrangement for the provision of benefits under ORS 656.170 (Validity of provisions of certain collective bargaining agreements) and 656.172 (Applicability of and criteria for establishing program under ORS 656.170) . [1999 c.841 §4]

Source: Section 656.174 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.070 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.070
656.070 Definitions for ORS 656.027, 656.070 and 656.075
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 656.027 (Who are subject workers) , 656.075 (Exemption from coverage for newspaper carriers) and this section:

(1) “Newspaper” has the meaning for that term provided in ORS 193.010 (Definitions for ORS 193.010 and 193.020) .

(2) “Newspaper carrier” means an individual age 18 years or younger who contracts with a newspaper publishing company or independent newspaper dealer or contractor to distribute newspapers to the general public and performs or undertakes any necessary or attendant functions related thereto, but receives no salary or wages, other than sales incentives or bonuses, for the performance of those duties from the newspaper publishing company or independent newspaper dealer or contractor. “Newspaper carrier” includes any individual appointed or utilized on a temporary basis by a newspaper carrier, a newspaper publishing company or independent newspaper dealer or contractor to perform any or all of the duties of a newspaper carrier. [1977 c.835 §3; 1981 c.535 §52]

Source: Section 656.070 — Definitions for ORS 656.027, 656.070 and 656.075 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657b.220 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657b / Section 657b.220
657B.220 Director review of benefits provided under equivalent plan
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) At such times as may be established by the Director of the Employment Department by rule, the director shall review the family and medical leave insurance benefits provided under a plan that has been approved under ORS 657B.210 (Equivalent plans, generally) .

(b) Based on the review, the director shall determine whether the approved plan provides benefits that are equal to or greater than the benefits that would be available to eligible employees under the family and medical leave insurance program established under ORS 657B.340 (Family and medical leave insurance program) .

(2) If the director determines that the approved plan does not provide benefits in compliance with requirements under ORS 657B.210 (Equivalent plans, generally) (2), the director shall terminate the plan and the employer shall be required to make employer contributions and deduct employee contributions in accordance with ORS 657B.150 (Contributions) . [2019 c.700 §44]

Source: Section 657B.220 — Director review of benefits provided under equivalent plan; termination of noncompliant plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 658.195 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 658 / Section 658.195
658.195 Giving false information or making false representations
Status: in_force

(1) No employment agency shall knowingly publish or cause to be published any false, fraudulent or misleading information, representation, notice or advertisement.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) All advertisements of an employment agency by means of cards, circulars or signs, and in newspapers and other publications, and all letterheads, receipts and blanks shall contain the name and address of the office of the employment agency.

(b) For the purposes of this subsection, it is sufficient compliance if the name actually used by the agency in its business is a registered assumed business name or the name of a bona fide corporation that clearly identifies the agency and the fact it is an employment agency.

(3) No employment agency shall knowingly give any false information or make any false promises or representations concerning an engagement or employment to any person who registers or applies for employment or help.

(4) Except in an advertisement in a section of a publication that otherwise clearly designates the advertisement as that of an employment agency, every employment agency charging or collecting a fee for services from individuals seeking or obtaining employment shall use the word “agency” or “agencies” as part of its name or after its name. However, any employment agency that, as its sole means of procuring or attempting to procure employment or engagements for others, places the qualifications of applicants before prospective employers in areas exclusively outside the United States shall not be required to include the word “agency” or “agencies” in its title or in any other identifying materials used in the conduct of its business. [1953 c.694 §19; 1961 c.380 §21; 1973 c.678 §18; 1981 c.318 §23; 1987 c.306 §6; 1997 c.55 §14]

Source: Section 658.195 — Giving false information or making false representations; advertisements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors658.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 653.549 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 653 / Section 653.549
653.549 Rules
Status: in_force

(1) The Bureau of Labor and Industries shall adopt rules necessary for the implementation and administration of ORS 653.547 (Definitions) .

(2) Rules adopted under this section shall include, but are not limited to:

(a) Meal periods, rest periods and paid personal leave for domestic workers; and

(b) Uninterrupted rest periods of at least eight hours within each 24-hour period and compensation for interruptions of rest periods for domestic workers. [2015 c.457 §2]

Note: See note under 653.547 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 653.549 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors653.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 660.346 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 660 / Section 660.346
660.346 Integrated workforce delivery system
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission, in collaboration with the Employment Department and the State Workforce and Talent Development Board, shall develop and implement a demand-driven, skills-based integrated workforce delivery system focused on skills and talent development.

(b) The integrated workforce delivery system implemented under paragraph (a) of this subsection must include, and the commission shall maintain, a workforce training inventory of prioritized occupations.

(c) The commission shall prioritize recommendations for the allocation of workforce training resources by the integrated workforce delivery system based on occupational prioritization data developed by the Employment Department.

(2) The commission shall adopt rules necessary for the implementation and administration of the integrated workforce delivery system developed under subsection (1) of this section. [2009 c.836 §3; 2015 c.366 §64; 2017 c.185 §37; 2017 c.297 §15]

Source: Section 660.346 — Integrated workforce delivery system; occupational prioritization; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors660.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 658.165 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 658 / Section 658.165
658.165 Order necessary before referral or charge to be made
Status: in_force

(1) No employment agency shall accept a charge for service from an individual seeking employment or refer an individual to an employer without having first obtained, orally or in writing, a bona fide order from an employer seeking help which is to be answered by the individual.

(2) If an employment agency sends an applicant for employment and the applicant, within 90 days after the date of referral, secures employment other than that position specified in the bona fide order from the employer to which the applicant was sent, but with the same employer, the agency shall be entitled to a fee for the employment of the applicant, payable by the applicant, computed under the terms of the schedule of charges in effect in the agency at the time of referral. The expiration date of the referral shall be stated in the contract.

(3) In disputes between employment agencies concerning the earning of a fee for placement of an applicant, the fee shall be earned by the agency responsible for the applicant being placed. A reasonable effort shall be made by the billing agency to determine that it is entitled to the fee. The applicant shall be responsible for only one full fee for any single placement, and this fact shall be stated in the contract. [1953 c.694 §16; 1961 c.380 §15; 1973 c.678 §14]

Source: Section 658.165 — Order necessary before referral or charge to be made; obtaining employment other than that ordered; disputes regarding fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors658.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.705 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.705
657.705 Oregon State Employment Service
Status: in_force

There is created under the Director of the Employment Department a division, to be known as the Oregon State Employment Service, which shall be affiliated with the United States Employment Service. Such division shall be administered by a person well qualified by technical training and experience in the functions to be performed. [Amended by 1959 c.583 §17; 1969 c.597 §189; 1993 c.344 §10]

Source: Section 657.705 — Oregon State Employment Service , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 659.810 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 659 / Section 659.810
659.810 Employer prohibited from filing false statement with employment agency to secure labor
Status: in_force

(1) No employer of labor shall directly or through any agent, knowing and with intent to deceive, file with any employment agency as a preliminary to securing labor, a false written or printed statement of wages to be paid, work to be performed or living and working conditions.

(2) The failure or refusal of such employer to employ any laborer, to whom such written or printed statement has been delivered, is prima facie evidence of intent to deceive. [Formerly 659.260]

Source: Section 659.810 — Employer prohibited from filing false statement with employment agency to secure labor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 654.192 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 654 / Section 654.192
654.192 Labor organization not liable for injury resulting from absence of safety or health provision
Status: in_force

When an employee incurs an injury compensable under ORS chapter 656, the discussion or furnishing, or failure to discuss or furnish, or failure to enforce any safety or health provision to protect employees against work injuries, in any collective bargaining agreement or negotiations thereon, shall not subject a labor organization representing the injured employee to any civil liability for the injury. [1981 c.488 §5]

Source: Section 654.192 — Labor organization not liable for injury resulting from absence of safety or health provision , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors654.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 654.010 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 654 / Section 654.010
654.010 Employers to furnish safe place of employment
Status: in_force

Every employer shall furnish employment and a place of employment which are safe and healthful for employees therein, and shall furnish and use such devices and safeguards, and shall adopt and use such practices, means, methods, operations and processes as are reasonably necessary to render such employment and place of employment safe and healthful, and shall do every other thing reasonably necessary to protect the life, safety and health of such employees. [Amended by 1973 c.833 §5]

Source: Section 654.010 — Employers to furnish safe place of employment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors654.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 660.380 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 660 / Section 660.380
660.380 Prosperity 10,000 Program
Status: in_force

(1) The Prosperity 10,000 Program is established in the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for the following purposes:

(a) To provide career coaching, occupational training and job placement services;

(b) To provide wraparound supports and services that are necessary to facilitate reengagement in the workforce, including, but not limited to, transportation, child care and rental assistance;

(c) To provide paid work experiences, including stipends and wages and other income supports for individuals from priority populations; and

(d) To support targeted recruitment and engagement efforts.

(2) The goals of the Prosperity 10,000 Program are to:

(a) Include at least 10,000 total individuals who participate in the program;

(b) Improve the capacity and responsiveness of the public workforce system in this state by providing assistance for workforce development program navigation, expanding access to community-based career counseling and wraparound supports and services, and providing opportunities to earn industry-recognized certificates, credentials and degrees through work-based learning experiences;

(c) Ensure that services and benefits available through workforce programs are provided to individuals from priority populations;

(d) Provide increased access for priority populations to services and benefits available through workforce programs;

(e) Ensure that at least 50 percent of the individuals who participate in the program are women;

(f) Ensure that at least 80 percent of the individuals who participate successfully complete the program;

(g) Ensure that at least 75 percent of the individuals who participate in the program successfully obtain employment; and

(h) Ensure that at least 75 percent of the individuals who participate in the program earn at least $17 per hour.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Prosperity 10,000 Program shall be administered by local workforce development boards. The local workforce development boards shall:

(A) Distribute resources and available funds to nonprofit community-based organizations, educational institutions, labor organizations and other workforce service providers to facilitate the provision of workforce development services and wraparound supports to individuals who participate in the program;

(B) Coordinate with state workforce agencies and other workforce partners to expand regional community-based partnerships that work to support and sustain workforce development services and wraparound supports; and

(C) Connect with businesses and organizations in targeted industry sectors to identify training needs and ensure that business needs relating to a skilled workforce are met.

(b) An entity that collaborates with a local workforce development board to accomplish the workforce development activities described under this subsection shall, in accordance with ORS 660.327 (Duties of local workforce development boards) , participate with local workforce development boards in developing a proposed local plan.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If an entity receives funds distributed from a local workforce development board under this section and provides paid work experience to individuals who participate in the program established under this section, the entity shall:

(A) Notwithstanding ORS 653.025 (Minimum wage rate) and subsection (2)(h) of this section, pay wages to individuals participating in the program at a rate that is:

(i) Equivalent to an entry-level training wage as determined by the entity pursuant to paragraph (b) of this subsection; and

(ii) In alignment with the wage progression schedule established by the entity under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph;

(B) Establish a wage progression schedule that includes the step progression requirements and the rate calculation formula upon which the entity shall make determinations about a participating individual’s eligibility to increase the individual’s wage rate from an entry-level training wage to a wage rate that is equivalent to the average area wage standard for an hour’s work in the same trade or occupation in the locality where the labor is performed;

(C) Develop a training plan for individuals participating in the program that includes, at a minimum:

(i) The entry-level training wage that will be paid to the individual;

(ii) A statement that the individual shall be paid according to the wage progression schedule established by the entity, along with a description of the requirements that the individual must meet in order to progress to a higher wage rate under the wage progression schedule;

(iii) A statement that the entry-level training wage paid to the individual may not be less than the federal minimum wage rate or the applicable state minimum wage rate, whichever is greater; and

(iv) A statement explaining that the entry-level training wage paid to the individual is a minimum standard and that a higher wage rate shall be paid to the individual if so required under other applicable federal or state laws, regulations or a collective bargaining agreement; and

(D) Provide each individual participating in the program with a copy of the training plan described in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph on the date on which the individual first begins participating in the program.

(b) For purposes of paragraph (a)(A) of this subsection, the entry-level training wage shall be a percentage amount of the average area wage standard for an hour’s work in the same trade or occupation in the locality where the labor is performed, but in no event may the entry-level training wage be less than the applicable state minimum wage rate under ORS 653.025 (Minimum wage rate) .

(c) Each individual who performs work for an entity described in this subsection shall be considered an employee of the entity for purposes of state wage and hour laws and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and retaliation.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) As used in this subsection, “SNAP Employment and Training Program” means the employment and training component of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program under 7 U.S.C. 2015(d)(4).

(b) To the extent possible, the Department of Human Services shall:

(A) Incorporate the Prosperity 10,000 Program into the statewide plan for the SNAP Employment and Training Program;

(B) Seek federal reimbursement for 50 percent of the Prosperity 10,000 Program’s costs and for other eligible activities as reported by the local workforce development boards;

(C) Refer individuals who receive supplemental nutrition assistance under ORS 411.806 (Definitions for ORS 411.806 to 411.845) to 411.845 (Prosecution) to participate in the Prosperity 10,000 Program; and

(D) Distribute moneys received as reimbursement under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph to local workforce development boards, not later than 60 days after the department receives an invoice that is consistent with requirements under the SNAP Employment and Training Program, for reinvestment in workforce development and wraparound supports and services provided under the Prosperity 10,000 Program.

(6) The State Workforce and Talent Development Board, in consultation with the Committee for Continuous Improvement, shall:

(a) Oversee the progress of the Prosperity 10,000 Program;

(b) Ensure that program goals are met; and

(c) Identify areas for program improvement. [2022 c.28 §3; 2023 c.343 §3]

Source: Section 660.380 — Prosperity 10,000 Program; requirements for local workforce development boards; wage standards for program participants; incorporation into SNAP Employment and Training Program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors660.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657.630 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657 / Section 657.630
657.630 Quasi-judicial powers in administrative hearings
Status: in_force

The Director of the Employment Department may act in the director’s own behalf or by any of the duly authorized agents or assistants of the director in the following:

(1) To hold sessions at any place within the state.

(2) To administer oaths.

(3) To issue and serve by the director’s representative, or by any sheriff, subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of papers, contracts, books, accounts, documents and testimony. The director may require the attendance and testimony of employers, their officers and representatives before any hearing of the director and the production by employers of books, records, papers and documents without payment or tender of witness fees on account of that attendance.

(4) Generally to provide for the taking of testimony and for the recording of proceedings held in accordance with this chapter. [Amended by 1957 c.699 §10; 1985 c.404 §5; 1999 c.849 §§140,141; 2003 c.75 §53]

Source: Section 657.630 — Quasi-judicial powers in administrative hearings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 656.430 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.430
656.430 Certification of self-insured employer
Status: in_force

(1) Upon determining that an employer has qualified as a self-insured employer under ORS 656.407 (Qualifications of insured employers) , the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall issue a certificate to that effect to the employer.

(2) Coverage of a self-insured employer is effective on the date of certification unless a later date is specified in the certificate.

(3) Two or more entities may not be included in the certification of one employer unless in each entity the same person, or group of persons, or corporation owns a majority interest. If an entity owns a majority interest in another entity which in turn owns the majority interest in another entity, all entities so related may be combined regardless of the number of entities in succession. If more than one entity is included in the certification of one employer, each entity included is jointly and severally liable for any compensation and other amounts due the Department of Consumer and Business Services under this chapter by any entity included in the certification.

(4) In the term “majority interest,” as used in this section, “majority” means more than 50 percent.

(5) If an entity other than a partnership:

(a) Has issued voting stock, “majority interest” means a majority of the issued voting stock;

(b) Has not issued voting stock, “majority interest” means a majority of the members; or

(c) Has not issued voting stock and has no members, “majority interest” means a majority of the board of directors or comparable governing body.

(6) If the entity is a partnership, majority interest must be determined in accordance with the participation of each general partner in the profits of the partnership.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the director may certify five or more subject employers as a self-insured employer group, which is an employer for purposes of this chapter, if:

(A) The director finds that the employers as a group meet the requirements of ORS 656.407 (Qualifications of insured employers) (1)(b) and (2);

(B) The director determines that the employers as a group meet the insurance coverage retention and combined net worth requirements adopted by the director by rule;

(C) The director finds that the grouping is likely to improve accident prevention and claims handling for the employer;

(D) Each employer executes and files with the designated entity a written agreement, in such form as the director may prescribe, in which:

(i) The employer agrees to be jointly and severally liable for the payment of any compensation and other amounts due to the Department of Consumer and Business Services under this chapter incurred by a member of the group; or

(ii) The employer, if a city, county, special district described and listed in ORS 198.010 (“District” defined for chapter) or 198.180 (“District” defined for ORS 198.190) , translator district formed under ORS 354.605 (Definitions for ORS 354.605 to 354.715) to 354.715 (Dissolution, liquidation and transfer proceedings) , weed control district organized under ORS 569.350 (Necessity of eradication of weeds) to 569.445 (Duty to clean machinery before moving) , intergovernmental agency created under ORS 225.050 (Joint construction, ownership and operation of waterworks) , school district as defined in ORS 255.005 (Definitions) (9), public housing authority created under ORS chapter 456 or regional council of governments created under ORS chapter 190, agrees to be individually liable for the payment of any compensation and other amounts due to the department under this chapter incurred by the employer during the period of group self-insurance;

(E) The director finds that the employer group is organized as a corporation or cooperative pursuant to ORS chapter 60, 62 or 65, is an intergovernmental entity created under ORS 190.003 (Definition for ORS 190.003 to 190.130) to 190.130 (Effect of ORS 190.125) or is a self-insurance program under ORS 30.282 (Local public body insurance) (3), and the bylaws of the employer group require the employer group to obtain fidelity bonds;

(F) The director finds that the employer group has designated an entity responsible for:

(i) Centralized claims processing in accordance with paragraph (b) of this subsection; and

(ii) Payroll records, safety requirements, recording and submitting assessments and contributions and making such other reports as the director may require; and

(G) The employer has presented a method approved by the director to notify the department of:

(i) The commencement or termination of membership by employers in the group, and the effect thereof on the net worth of the employers in the group; and

(ii) Whether an employer who terminates membership in the group continues to be a subject employer; and

(b) Except for employer groups composed of cities, counties, special districts created under ORS 198.010 (“District” defined for chapter) , intergovernmental agencies created under ORS 225.050 (Joint construction, ownership and operation of waterworks) , school districts as defined in ORS 255.005 (Definitions) , public housing authorities created under ORS chapter 456 and regional councils of governments created under ORS chapter 190, a group administrator may not be a group member or a member of the board of the group.

(8) A self-insured employer must have excess insurance coverage appropriate for the employer’s potential liability under this chapter with an insurer authorized to do business in this state. A self-insured employer certified prior to November 1, 1981, must have excess insurance coverage appropriate for the employer’s potential liability under this chapter either with an insurer authorized to do business in this state or with any other insurer from whom such insurance can be obtained pursuant to ORS 744.305 to 744.405 (1985 Replacement Part). Evidence of such coverage must be submitted at the time application is made for self-insured certification in the form of an insurance binder providing the appropriate coverage effective the date of certification. The policy providing such coverage must be filed with the director not later than 30 days after the date the coverage is effective. Any changes in the insurer or the coverage must be filed with the department not later than 30 days after the effective date of the change. With respect to such coverage:

(a) The policy must include a provision, approved by the director, for reimbursement to the department of all expenses paid by the department on behalf of the employer pursuant to ORS 656.614 (Self-Insured Employer Adjustment Reserve) (1) and 656.443 (Procedure upon default by employer or self-insured employer group) in the same manner as if the department were the insured employer, subject to the policy limitations on amounts and limits of liability to the insured employer; and

(b) The period of coverage must be continuous and remain in effect until the certification is revoked or canceled.

(9) Notwithstanding ORS 656.440 (Notice of certificate revocation) , the director may revoke the certification of any self-insured employer after giving 30 days’ written notice if the employer:

(a) Fails to comply with subsection (8) of this section;

(b) In the case of an employer described in subsection (7) of this section, fails to comply with that subsection; or

(c) Fails to comply with rules adopted by the director as required by subsection (11) of this section.

(10) A self-insured employer must have an occupational safety and health loss control program as required by ORS 654.097 (Consultative services required) .

(11) The director, by rule shall:

(a) Prescribe methods for determining and approving net worth.

(b) Prescribe the types and approve the retention and limitation levels of excess insurance policies.

(c) Establish reporting requirements.

(d) Prescribe information to be submitted in applications for self-insured employer certifications.

(e) Prescribe the form and manner of reporting commencement or termination in a self-insured employer group.

(f) Prescribe the form, amount and manner for establishing and operating a common claims fund.

(g) Prescribe such other requirements as the director considers necessary so that employers certified as self-insured employers will meet the financial responsibilities under this chapter.

(12) For the purpose of certification as a self-insured employer group, cities, counties, special districts created under ORS 198.010 (“District” defined for chapter) , intergovernmental agencies created under ORS 225.050 (Joint construction, ownership and operation of waterworks) , school districts as defined in ORS 255.005 (Definitions) , public housing authorities created under ORS chapter 456 and regional councils of governments created under ORS chapter 190 shall be considered by the director to be of the same industry.

(13) Notwithstanding subsection (8) of this section, a public utility with assets of more than $500 million may obtain excess insurance coverage from an eligible surplus lines insurer. As used in this subsection, “public utility” has the meaning given that term in ORS 757.005 (Definition of public utility) . [1975 c.556 §33; 1979 c.845 §1; 1981 c.535 §38; 1983 c.816 §9; 1985 c.739 §6; 1987 c.94 §107; 1987 c.800 §1; 1987 c.884 §58; 1989 c.602 §1; 1993 c.817 §2; 1999 c.280 §1; 2003 c.170 §6; 2005 c.189 §1; 2014 c.48 §4; 2017 c.118 §1]

Source: Section 656.430 — Certification of self-insured employer; employer groups; insurance policy requirements; revocation of certification; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 663.215 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 663 / Section 663.215
663.215 Scope of court review of order
Status: in_force

(1) No objection that has not been urged before the Employment Relations Board shall be considered by the court, unless the failure or neglect to urge the objection is excused because of extraordinary circumstances. The findings of the board with respect to questions of fact, if supported by substantial evidence on the record considered as a whole, are conclusive.

(2) If either party applies to the court for leave to adduce additional evidence and shows to the satisfaction of the court that the additional evidence is material and that there were reasonable grounds for the failure to adduce the evidence in the hearing before the board, the court may order the additional evidence to be taken before the board, and to be made a part of the record.

(3) The board may modify its findings as to the facts, or make new findings, by reason of additional evidence so taken and filed, and it shall file modified or new findings. With respect to questions of fact the modified or new findings, if supported by substantial evidence on the record considered as a whole, are conclusive. [1971 c.729 §27]

Source: Section 663.215 — Scope of court review of order; additional evidence; modification of findings by board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors663.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 660.333 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 660 / Section 660.333
660.333 Use of funds
Status: in_force

(1) The State Workforce and Talent Development Board shall advise the Governor as required under section 3111 of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and on matters pertaining to the use of funds under section 3174 of the federal Act.

(2) As a part of the core services required by section 3174(c)(2)(A)(vi)(I) of the federal Act, the one-stop delivery system, as described in section 3151(e) of the federal Act, shall provide timely listings of all job opportunities, consistent with statute or rule, to a participant immediately upon application by the participant for services offered by the one-stop delivery system.

(3) Intensive services offered by the one-stop delivery system may include drug and alcohol rehabilitative services meeting minimum standards established pursuant to ORS 430.357 (Minimum standards) .

(4) Local workforce development boards shall determine whether funds will be used as provided in section 3174(d)(3) of the federal Act.

(5) Participants may receive training in accordance with section 3174 of the federal Act. In addition, a participant who is employed in a subsidized or unsubsidized job and who needs training may receive an individual training account that allows the participant to choose among training providers, except as provided in section 3174(c)(3)(G)(ii) of the federal Act.

(6) Any funds expended under ORS 660.300 (Definitions for ORS 660.300 to 660.420) to 660.420 (Program for strategic investments in maritime workforce development activities) shall be from funds appropriated by the Legislative Assembly or within any expenditure limitations placed on federal funds by the Legislative Assembly. [Formerly 411.932; 2011 c.673 §41; 2017 c.185 §32; 2017 c.297 §10]

Source: Section 660.333 — Use of funds; one-stop delivery system services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors660.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 657b.335 — OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 657b / Section 657b.335
657B.335 Deduction of benefits paid in error not due to recipient fault
Status: in_force

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(a) If the Director of the Employment Department decides that a covered individual has been paid benefits to which the covered individual is not entitled because of an error not due to the covered individual providing a false statement or misrepresentation of a material fact or not disclosing a material fact, or because an initial decision to pay benefits is subsequently reversed by a decision finding that the covered individual is not eligible for the benefits, then the covered individual is liable to have the amount of any benefits paid in error deducted from any future benefits otherwise payable to the covered individual under this chapter for any week or weeks within five years following the week in which the decision establishing the erroneous payment became final.

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

(c) Any 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 recovery of the overpaid amount and the possibility of waiver under ORS 657B.336 (Waiver of recovery of overpaid benefits) .

(2) Subject to ORS 657B.410 (Appeals process, generally) , 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.

(3) The director may bring a civil action against a covered individual to recover amounts paid to the covered individual in excess of the maximum benefits allowable pursuant to this chapter. [2023 c.120 §2]

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

Source: Section 657B.335 — Deduction of benefits paid in error not due to recipient fault; director discretion; civil action by director to recover benefits paid in error , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).