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2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.445 - Revocation, suspension or refusal to renew license.

The Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew a license to act as a labor contractor upon the commissioner’s own motion or upon complaint by any individual, if:
(1) The licensee or agent has violated or failed to comply with any provision of ORS 658.405 to 658.511 and 658.991 (2) and (3);
(2) The conditions under which the license was issued have changed or no longer exist; or
(3) The licensee’s character, reliability or competence makes the licensee unfit to act as a labor contractor. [1959 c.395 §11; 2013 c.584 §17]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.450 - Applicability of Administrative Procedures Act.

(1) All proceedings relating to the issuance, revocation, suspension, renewal or refusal to renew a license to act as a labor contractor shall be conducted under ORS chapter 183.
(2) All rules of the Bureau of Labor and Industries under ORS 658.405 to 658.511 shall be issued in compliance with ORS chapter 183. [1959 c.395 §12; 2013 c.584 §18]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.452 - Prohibitions relating to discharge of or discrimination against employee.

A labor contractor or employer may not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee because:
(1) The employee has made a claim against the labor contractor or employer for compensation for the employee’s own personal services.
(2) The employee has caused to be instituted any proceedings under or related to ORS 658.405 to 658.511.
(3) The employee has testified or is about to testify in any such proceedings.
(4) The employee has discussed or consulted with anyone concerning the employee’s rights under ORS 658.405 to 658.511. [1975 c.397 §4; 1981 c.606 §4; 2013 c.584 §19]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.453 - Civil penalty; disposition of funds; civil action by worker.

(1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries may assess a civil penalty not to exceed $2,000 for each violation by:
(a) A labor contractor who, without the license required by ORS 658.405 to 658.511, recruits, solicits, supplies or employs a worker.
(b) A labor contractor who fails to comply with ORS 658.415 (16).
(c) A labor contractor who fails to comply with ORS 658.440 (1), (2)(c) or (3).
(d) Any person who violates ORS 658.452.
(e) A labor contractor who fails to comply with ORS 658.417 (1).
(f) Any person who uses an unlicensed labor contractor without complying with ORS 658.437.
(2) Civil penalties under this section shall be imposed as provided in ORS 183.745.
(3) All penalties recovered under this section shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the Agricultural Worker Housing Development Account of the Oregon Housing Fund.
(4) After filing a complaint with the commissioner, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, a worker has a right of action against a labor contractor who violates ORS 658.417 (1) or (2), 658.440 or 658.452 without exhausting any alternative administrative remedies. The action may not be commenced later than two years after the date of the violation giving rise to the right of action. The amount of damages recoverable for each violation under this subsection is actual damages or $1,000, whichever amount is greater. In any such action the court may award to the prevailing party, in addition to costs and disbursements, reasonable attorney fees at trial and appeal. [1979 c.883 §3; 1981 c.606 §5; 1981 c.897 §94; 1983 c.654 §7; 1989 c.164 §5; 1989 c.706 §21; 1991 c.734 §61; 1991 c.907 §3; 2001 c.310 §5; 2005 c.340 §5; 2007 c.160 §5; 2013 c.584 §20; 2017 c.676 §9; 2021 c.525 §26]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.455 - Disposition of moneys received.

Except as provided in ORS 658.453 (3) and 658.815, and except for money received under a bond or deposit as provided in ORS 658.415 (3), 658.419 or 658.735 (1), all fees and other money received by the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries under ORS 658.405 to 658.511 and 658.705 to 658.850 shall be credited and used as provided in ORS 658.413. [1959 c.395 §13; 1973 c.401 §3; 1975 c.502 §7; 1991 c.489 §1; 1999 c.399 §7; 1999 c.628 §9]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.465 - Liability of person using services of unlicensed labor contractor; prohibition on issuance of bond to unlicensed labor contractor.

(1) Any person who knowingly uses the services of an unlicensed labor contractor shall be personally, jointly and severally liable with the person acting as a labor contractor to the same extent and in the same manner as provided in ORS 658.453 (4).
(2) A surety insurer may not provide any bond, undertaking, recognizance or other obligation for the purpose of securing or guaranteeing any act, duty or obligation, or the refraining from any act with respect to a contract using the services of a labor contractor unless the labor contractor has a valid license issued pursuant to ORS 658.405 to 658.511 at the time of issuance of the bond, undertaking, recognizance or other obligation. [1981 c.607 §2; 1983 c.654 §8; 2013 c.584 §21]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.467 - Liability of member of agricultural association.

A member of any agricultural association that is required to be licensed under ORS 658.410 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]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.475 - Injunctive relief and damages for violation of ORS 658.405 to 658.511.

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 to 658.511, 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 or 658.440 (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]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.480 - Authority of commissioner to enter into reciprocal agreements.

The Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries may enter into an agreement with an agency of another state for the reciprocal enforcement of statutes regulating farm labor contractors, if the other state has a reciprocal statute similar to this section or otherwise authorizes the reciprocal enforcement of statutes regulating farm labor contractors in a manner substantially similar to ORS 658.405 to 658.511. [1985 c.252 §3]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.485 - Transfer of funds collected under reciprocal agreements; restriction on use of funds.

Any agreement concluded by the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries under ORS 658.480 shall make a provision for the transfer of any funds collected pursuant to ORS 658.480 and for retention by the commissioner or the agency of the other state of percentile amounts from sums collected to defray the administrative costs of ORS 658.480. Amounts retained pursuant to this section to be used to defray the administrative costs of ORS 658.480 shall be credited to the Bureau of Labor and Industries Account and shall be used only for the administration of ORS 658.480. [1985 c.252 §4]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.489 - Failure or refusal of labor contractor to pay claim; worker claim to Bureau of Labor and Industries.

(1) If a person acting as a labor contractor fails, neglects or refuses to make prompt payment of a claim for labor or services furnished by a person in connection with a contract or agreement as such claim becomes due, the person with whom the labor contractor has made the contract or agreement may pay such claim to the person furnishing the labor or services or, upon demand, may pay such claim to the Bureau of Labor and Industries for the benefit of persons furnishing labor and charge the amount of the payment against funds due or to become due the labor contractor by reason of such contract or agreement.
(2) The payment of a claim in the manner authorized in this section shall not relieve the labor contractor or the labor contractor’s surety from obligation with respect to any unpaid claims. [1989 c.164 §8; 2013 c.584 §23]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.501 - Application of ORS 658.405 to 658.511.

(1) ORS 658.405 to 658.511 apply to all transactions, acts and omissions of labor contractors and users of labor contractors that are within the constitutional power of the state to regulate, and not preempted by federal law, including but not limited to the recruitment of workers in this state to perform work outside this state, the recruitment of workers outside of this state to perform work in whole or in part within this state, the housing of workers in this state for work in another state, the housing of workers from another state in connection with work to be performed in this state, the transportation of workers through this state and the payment, terms and conditions, disclosure and record keeping required with respect to work performed outside this state by workers recruited in this state.
(2) The provisions of ORS 658.405 to 658.511 apply only to labor contractors and employees of labor contractors who perform those services for which a labor contractor license is required. [1989 c.164 §9; 2013 c.584 §24; 2018 c.8 §8]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.503 - Service of process when labor contractor unavailable.

In any action arising out of the activities of an unlicensed labor contractor within this state who is not in the state or is otherwise unavailable for service of process in this state, the unlicensed labor contractor may be served by mailing a certified true copy of the summons and complaint to:
(1) The Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries;
(2) The last-known address, if any, of the unlicensed labor contractor; and
(3) Any other address the use of which the plaintiff knows or, on the basis of reasonable inquiry, has reason to believe is most likely to result in actual notice. [1989 c.164 §12; 2013 c.584 §25]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.511 - Wage claim against property services contractor or construction labor contractor.

Nothing in ORS 658.405 to 658.511 affects whether a person is an employee of a property services contractor, of a construction labor contractor or of a user of services provided by a property services contractor or a construction labor contractor for purposes of a wage claim under ORS chapters 652 and 653 or ORS 658.415. [2013 c.584 §28; 2017 c.676 §7]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.705 - Definitions for ORS 658.705 to 658.850.

As used in ORS 658.705 to 658.850:
(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.
(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.
(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. "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 who has obtained a camp indorsement under ORS 658.730. [1989 c.962 §2; 1993 c.18 §143; 1993 c.744 §19]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.715 - Farmworker camp operator requirements.

(1) A person may not operate a farmworker camp unless the person:
(a) Is a farm labor contractor licensed under ORS 658.405 to 658.511, and the contractor first obtains an indorsement to do so as provided in ORS 658.730;
(b) Has a substantial ownership interest in the real property, subject to farm use special assessment under ORS 308A.050 to 308A.128, on which the camp is located or has any form of ownership interest in a business organization that operates the farmworker camp and files an income tax return reporting farm activity in the preceding tax year; or
(c) Is related by blood or marriage to any person who has a substantial ownership interest in the real property, subject to farm use special assessment under ORS 308A.050 to 308A.128, on which the camp is located or has any form of ownership interest in the business organization that operates the farmworker camp and files an income tax return reporting farm activity in the preceding tax year.
(2) Nothing in ORS 658.705 to 658.850 requires a permanent employee of a farmworker camp operator, who has no financial interest in the camp other than the wages paid to the employee, to obtain a camp indorsement. [1989 c.962 §3; 1991 c.67 §166; 1995 c.79 §335; 1999 c.314 §57; 2005 c.251 §1]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.717 - Notice of farmworker camp operations.

Every farmworker camp operator shall:
(1) Post an informational notice, on a form provided by the Department of Consumer and Business Services as set forth in subsection (2) of this section, in an area of the farmworker camp frequented by the occupants.
(2) The notice provided by the department under subsection (1) of this section shall be published in English and in the language or languages used to communicate with the occupants of the farmworker camp and shall contain the following information:
(a) The name and address of the operator.
(b) The address and phone number of the department.
(c) A statement that inquiries regarding health and sanitation matters or the terms and conditions of occupancy may be made to the department.
(d) A statement that the farmworker camp is registered with the department. [1995 c.500 §3]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.720 - Certain agreements void.

Agreements by workers purporting to modify their rights under ORS 658.705 to 658.850 shall be void as contrary to public policy. [1989 c.962 §11; 1991 c.67 §167]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.730 - Farm labor contractor indorsement to operate farmworker camp; posting indorsement; rules.

(1) In accordance with the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries, by rule, shall establish an indorsement system for any farm labor contractor who operates a farmworker camp. Such system shall include, but not be limited to, provisions prescribing:
(a) The form and content of and the times and procedures for submitting an application for indorsement issuance or renewal.
(b) The requirements for and the manner of testing the competency of indorsement applicants.
(2) The indorsement shall be posted conspicuously in an exterior area of the camp that is open to all employees and in a manner easily visible to the occupants of and visitors to the camp. [1989 c.962 §4]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.740 - Revocation, suspension, refusal to issue or renew indorsement.

The Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries may revoke, suspend, refuse to renew or refuse to issue an indorsement to act as a farmworker camp operator upon the commissioner’s own motion or upon complaint by an individual if the:
(1) Indorsee has violated or failed to comply with any provision of ORS 658.705 to 658.850 or any of the rules adopted thereunder;
(2) Conditions under which the indorsement was issued have changed or no longer exist;
(3) Indorsee’s character, reliability or competence makes the indorsee unfit to act as a farmworker camp operator; or
(4) Applicant or operator makes any material misrepresentation, false statement or willful concealment in the application for a license. [1989 c.962 §9]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.750 - Camp operator registration; procedures; rules.

(1) Every farmworker camp operator shall register with the Department of Consumer and Business Services each farmworker camp operated by the operator.
(2) The department shall establish, by rule, procedures for annual registration of farmworker camps. The department may adopt any other rule necessary to implement the provisions of ORS 658.705 to 658.850.
(3) Upon receipt of an initial application for registration, the department shall conduct a preoccupancy consultation with the operator of the farmworker camp if:
(a) The camp was not registered with the department prior to January 1, 1989, and has not been registered with the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries or the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services in a prior year; or
(b) The camp operator requests a consultation.
(4) If the department has determined that the health and safety conditions existing at the camp are not in conformance with the rules of the department, the department shall not register the camp until the department determines that the camp has been brought into compliance.
(5) Upon registration of a camp, the department shall transmit a copy of the registration to the Bureau of Labor and Industries.
(6) The department shall compile periodically a list of all registered camps and make the list available to the bureau and other interested persons. [1989 c.962 §6; 1991 c.67 §168; 1995 c.500 §1]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.755 - Farmworker camp operator duties; prohibitions.

(1) Every farmworker camp operator shall:
(a) If a farm labor contractor, comply with the provisions of ORS 658.405 to 658.511.
(b) Comply with ORS chapter 654 and the administrative rules of the Department of Consumer and Business Services adopted pursuant to ORS chapter 654.
(c) Comply with all applicable building codes and health and safety laws.
(d) Comply with ORS 659A.250 to 659A.262.
(e) Pay or distribute promptly, when due, to individuals entitled thereto, all moneys or other things of value entrusted to the farmworker camp operator, or agents or employees of the operator, by any individual for that purpose.
(f) Comply with the terms and provisions of all legal and valid agreements or contracts entered into in the operator’s capacity as an operator of a farmworker camp.
(2) No farmworker camp operator shall:
(a) Operate a camp which is not registered with the department as required by ORS 658.750.
(b) Make any material misrepresentation, false statement or willful concealment in the application for an indorsement or registration.
(c) Willfully make or cause to be made to any person any false, fraudulent or misleading representation concerning the terms and conditions of occupancy in the farmworker camp.
(d) Knowingly publish or circulate any false or misleading information concerning the terms, conditions or existence of housing or employment at any place.
(e) Assist a person who is not entitled to operate a farmworker camp under ORS 658.705 to 658.850 to act in violation of ORS 658.705 to 658.850 or in violation of ORS 658.405 to 658.511 or ORS chapter 654.
(f) By force, intimidation or threat in any manner whatsoever, induce any occupant of the farmworker camp to give up any part of the compensation the occupant is entitled to by contract or by any state or federal wage payment law.
(g) By force, intimidation or threat in any manner whatsoever, restrain any person who wishes to leave the camp from doing so. [1989 c.962 §7; 1991 c.67 §169; 1995 c.500 §4]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.760 - Prohibited actions by operator; burden of proof.

(1) No farmworker camp operator shall discharge, evict or in any other manner discriminate against any person because that person:
(a) Has made a claim against the operator or employer for compensation for the occupant’s own personal services.
(b) Has caused to be instituted any proceedings under or related to ORS 658.705 to 658.850.
(c) Has testified or is about to testify in any such proceedings.
(d) Has discussed or consulted with anyone concerning the occupant’s rights under ORS 658.405 to 658.511 or 658.705 to 658.850.
(2) The aggrieved person shall have the burden of proving that the discrimination was because of the protected activity. [1989 c.962 §8; 1991 c.67 §170]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.780 - Protest of registration.

Any individual may protest the registration of any proposed farmworker camp and the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall give the individual an opportunity to state the reasons for the objection. [1989 c.962 §14; 1995 c.500 §5]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.785 - Revocation or suspension of registration.

The Department of Consumer and Business Services may revoke or suspend a registration upon the department’s own motion or upon complaint by an aggrieved individual if the:
(1) Camp is no longer in compliance with the provisions of ORS 658.705 to 658.850 or any rules adopted thereunder;
(2) Conditions under which the registration was accepted have changed or no longer exist;
(3) Information supplied by the operator or applicant regarding the farmworker camp included any material misrepresentation, false statement or willful concealment in the registration or in any procedure in the application process; or
(4) The department finds that the camp fails to comply with the requirements of ORS chapter 654 and the regulations adopted thereunder. [1989 c.962 §15; 1995 c.500 §6]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.790 - Uninhabitable camp.

(1) If any government agency authorized to enforce building, health or safety standards orders a camp vacated because the camp is not habitable, the camp operator shall provide lodging, without charge, that meets the health and safety standards of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, for seven days or until the camp is made habitable, whichever is less.
(2) The provisions of subsection (1) of this section do not apply if the department determines that the cause of closure was beyond the control of the camp operator.
(3) In addition to other remedies provided by law, the department shall enforce the provisions of subsection (1) of this section. [1989 c.962 §17; 1997 c.27 §1]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.800 - Service of process on unregistered farmworker camp operator.

In any action arising out of the activities of a farmworker camp operator who is operating an unregistered farmworker camp within this state and who is not in the state or is otherwise unavailable to accept service of process in this state, the farmworker camp operator may be served by mailing a certified true copy of the summons and complaint to:
(1) The Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries;
(2) The last-known address, if any, of the farmworker camp operator; and
(3) Any other address, the use of which the plaintiff knows or, on the basis of reasonable inquiry, has reason to believe is most likely to result in actual notice. [2007 c.91 §2]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.805 - Denial of right to court action in certain cases; injunction; attorney fees.

(1) Except to appeal from an act or determination of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries or the Department of Consumer and Business Services, no person operating a farmworker camp, as defined in ORS 658.705, is entitled to demand, receive or accept any fee directly or indirectly or maintain any suit or action in the courts of this state involving the farmworker camp, without alleging and proving that the person was registered or indorsed to operate a farmworker camp.
(2) The commissioner, Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services or any local governmental agency may bring suit in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any person from violating any of the provisions of ORS 658.705 to 658.850, or rules adopted pursuant thereto, and from committing future violations.
(3) Any aggrieved person may bring suit in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any person violating ORS 658.715 (1) or 658.755 (2)(a) from violating any of the provisions of ORS 658.705 to 658.850, or rules adopted pursuant thereto, and from committing future violations.
(4) In actions brought pursuant to this section, the court may award to the prevailing party costs and disbursements and a reasonable attorney fee. In addition, if damages are found, the amount of damages recoverable from a farmworker camp operator who is subject to suit pursuant to subsection (3) of this section who violates ORS 658.705 to 658.850 is actual damages or $500, whichever is greater. [1989 c.962 §18; 1991 c.67 §171; 1995 c.500 §7]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.810 - Fees.

Fees required for farmworker camp indorsements shall be established under ORS 658.413. [1989 c.962 §5a; 1995 c.500 §8; 1999 c.399 §8]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.815 - Disposition of moneys.

(1) All farmworker camp indorsement fees received by the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries under ORS 658.810 shall be credited to the Bureau of Labor and Industries Account. Notwithstanding ORS 651.160 (1) and 658.413 (4), moneys credited to the account under this subsection are continuously appropriated for the enforcement of ORS 658.705 to 658.850.
(2) Moneys collected from civil penalties imposed by the commissioner pursuant to ORS 658.850 for violations of ORS 658.750 shall be credited to the Agricultural Worker Housing Development Account of the Oregon Housing Fund.
(3) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, all moneys other than fees described in ORS 658.413 received by the commissioner under ORS 658.705 to 658.850 shall be credited to the General Fund. [1989 c.962 §12; 1991 c.67 §172; 1999 c.399 §9; 2001 c.310 §6; 2021 c.525 §27]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.820 - Rules; proceedings.

(1) The Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries may adopt rules necessary for the administration of ORS 658.705 to 658.850.
(2) All rules adopted under ORS 658.705 to 658.850 shall be issued in compliance with ORS 183.310 to 183.410.
(3) All proceedings relating to the issuance, revocation, suspension, renewal or refusal to renew an indorsement to act as a farmworker camp operator shall be conducted under ORS 183.310 to 183.497. [1989 c.962 §13; 1991 c.67 §173]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.825 - Determination of violation of other provisions required.

The Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries shall not revoke, suspend or refuse to renew or reissue an indorsement under ORS 658.740 or any rule adopted thereunder, or assess penalties under ORS 658.850 for violations of ORS chapter 654 or any rule adopted thereunder unless the Department of Consumer and Business Services has determined that the operator has failed to comply with ORS chapter 654 or any rules adopted thereunder. [1989 c.962 §19; 1995 c.500 §9]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.827 - Department to report violations.

In pursuing its duties under ORS chapter 654, the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall report to the Bureau of Labor and Industries any violation of this chapter observed by department staff. [1989 c.962 §16]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.830 - Interagency coordination agreement.

The Department of Consumer and Business Services and the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries shall adopt an interagency agreement to coordinate the application of all laws the department and the commissioner are charged with administering with respect to farm labor camps. [1989 c.164 §15]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.850 - Civil penalties.

(1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries may assess a civil penalty not to exceed $2,000 for each violation of any provision of ORS 658.705 to 658.850.
(2) Civil penalties under this section shall be imposed as provided in ORS 183.745.
(3) The commissioner may suspend a penalty issued under ORS 658.705 to 658.850 if the deficiency is corrected within 15 days of the notice of violation. [1989 c.962 §10; 1991 c.67 §175; 1991 c.734 §62]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 658 - Employment Agencies; Farm Labor Contractors and Construction Labor Contractors; Farmworker Camps › Section 658.991 - Criminal penalties.

(1) Violation of ORS 658.005 to 658.245 or 658.250 is a Class C misdemeanor.
(2) Violation of ORS 658.452 is a Class A misdemeanor.
(3) Any person who intentionally defaces, alters or changes a license or permit to act as a labor contractor, or who uses the license or permit of another or knowingly permits that person’s license or permit to be used by another, or who acts as a labor contractor without a valid license or permit under ORS 658.405 to 658.511, commits a Class A misdemeanor.
(4) Any person who willfully swears or affirms falsely under ORS 658.415 (1), (2) or (3) in regard to any matter concerning which an oath or affirmation is required, or who solicits or induces another person to do so, whether or not the matter sworn to or affirmed is material, commits a Class A misdemeanor.
(5) Violation of ORS 658.440 (1)(f), (g) or (h), (2)(c) or (3)(a), (b), (c), (e), (f) or (g) is a Class C misdemeanor.
(6) Any person who violates the provisions of ORS 658.410 (1) or 658.417 (1) commits a Class C felony if:
(a) The person has previously been convicted of violating the provisions of ORS 658.410 (1) or 658.417 (1);
(b) The person’s license to act as a labor contractor has been suspended, revoked or denied; or
(c) The person is acting in violation of an outstanding order of any court of competent jurisdiction arising out of the enforcement of ORS 658.405 to 658.511. [1953 c.694 §26; subsections (2) and (3) enacted as 1959 c.395 §14; 1961 c.390 §6; 1971 c.743 §406; 1975 c.397 §6; 1979 c.883 §4; 1983 c.654 §10; 1989 c.164 §6; 2003 c.406 §4; 2011 c.597 §272; 2013 c.584 §26]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.020

[Amended by 1969 c.618 §2; 1977 c.770 §13; 1983 c.225 §2; 1989 c.224 §125; renumbered 659A.006 in 2001]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.022

[1963 c.622 §2; 1969 c.618 §2a; 1977 c.770 §14; 2001 c.621 §49; renumbered 659A.003 in 2001]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.025

[Subsection (1) enacted as 1981 c.454 §1; subsection (2) enacted as 1981 c.242 §1; 1989 c.224 §126; renumbered 659A.012 in 2001]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.030

[Amended by 1969 c.618 §3; 1977 c.770 §1; 1977 c.801 §1a; 1981 c.595 §1; 1981 c.643 §2; 1983 c.477 §1; 1983 c.820 §17; 1985 c.98 §4; 1985 c.151 §1; 1987 c.279 §2; 1993 c.33 §359; 2001 c.621 §50; renumbered 659A.030 in 2001]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.033

[1957 c.725 §3; 1959 c.584 §3; 1973 c.714 §7; 1975 c.384 §1; 1989 c.523 §4; 1989 c.686 §2; 1995 c.559 §44; 1997 c.235 §1; 2001 c.621 §18; renumbered 659A.421 in 2001]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.035

[1981 c.470 §5; 1985 c.404 §3; 1989 c.890 §10; 2001 c.621 §40; renumbered 659A.233 in 2001]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.036

[1993 c.719 §2; 1995 c.680 §6; 2001 c.621 §51; 2001 c.739 §11; renumbered 659A.303 in 2001]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.037

[1957 c.724 §10; 1973 c.714 §8; 1977 c.770 §2; 1995 c.79 §336; 2001 c.621 §52; renumbered 659A.409 in 2001]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.100

[Amended by 1957 c.724 §9; 1959 c.547 §6; 1959 c.689 §14; 1961 c.145 §3; 1963 c.622 §8; part renumbered 659.103; 1969 c.618 §5; 1971 c.322 §1; 1973 c.714 §10; 1977 c.770 §5; 1981 c.643 §3; 1987 c.279 §3; 1989 c.224 §127; 1995 c.343 §58; 2001 c.621 §53; renumbered 659A.800 in 2001]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.102

[Subsection (1) enacted as 1959 c.547 §4; subsection (2) enacted as 1959 c.689 §4; repealed by 1977 c.770 §15]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.103

[Formerly part of 659.100; 1969 c.618 §6; 1973 c.714 §11; 2001 c.621 §54; renumbered 659A.805 in 2001]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.105

[1963 c.622 §9; 1975 c.503 §2; 1987 c.393 §4; 2001 c.621 §55; renumbered 659A.890 in 2001]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.227

[1979 c.318 §1; 1981 c.301 §2; 1989 c.892 §1; 1995 c.680 §7; 2001 c.621 §58; renumbered 659A.300 in 2001]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.340

[Subsections (1), (2) and (3) of 1979 Replacement Part formerly 659.131; subsection (4) of 1979 Replacement Part formerly 659.136; 1983 c.225 §5; 1985 c.565 §90; 2001 c.621 §61; renumbered 659A.309 in 2001]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.400

[1973 c.660 §2; 1979 c.640 §1; 1989 c.224 §129; 1997 c.854 §12; 2001 c.621 §21; renumbered 659A.100 in 2001]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.405

[1973 c.660 §3; 1979 c.640 §2; 1989 c.224 §130; 2001 c.621 §29; renumbered 659A.103 in 2001]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.410

[1973 c.660 §4; 1989 c.1044 §1; 1999 c.245 §4; 2001 c.621 §30; renumbered 659A.109 in 2001]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.415

[1973 c.660 §5; 1979 c.813 §3; 1981 c.874 §14; 1989 c.1044 §1; 1990 c.2 §45; 1995 c.332 §60; renumbered 659A.043 in 2001]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.420

[1973 c.660 §6; 1979 c.813 §4; 1995 c.332 §61; 2001 c.621 §35; renumbered 659A.046 in 2001]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.425

[1973 c.660 §7; 1979 c.640 §3; 1989 c.224 §131; 1997 c.854 §13; renumbered 659A.142 in 2001]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.430

[1973 c.660 §8; 1979 c.640 §4; 1983 c.225 §6; 1989 c.686 §3; 1995 c.79 §337; 2001 c.300 §56; 2001 c.621 §24; renumbered 659A.145 in 2001]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.450

[1989 c.1044 §3; 1991 c.90 §1; 1999 c.245 §6; 2001 c.621 §37; renumbered 659A.060 in 2001]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.455

[1989 c.1044 §4; 1991 c.90 §2; 1999 c.245 §5; 1999 c.313 §15; 2001 c.621 §38; renumbered 659A.063 in 2001]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.700

[1995 c.680 §1; 1997 c.780 §1; 1999 c.921 §§1,2; 2001 c.588 §§11,12; renumbered 192.531 in 2001]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.780 - Definitions for ORS 659.780 and 659.785.

As used in this section and ORS 659.785:
(1) "Constituent group" includes, but is not limited to, civic associations, community groups, social clubs and mutual benefit alliances, including labor organizations.
(2) "Employee" means an individual engaged in service to an employer in a business of the employer.
(3) "Employer" includes:
(a) A person engaged in business that has employees; and
(b) A public body, as defined in ORS 174.109.
(4) "Labor organization" means an organization that exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of collective bargaining, of dealing with employers concerning grievances, terms or conditions of employment or of other mutual aid or protection in connection with employment.
(5) "Political matters" includes activity related to political party affiliation, campaigns for measures, as defined in ORS 260.005, or candidates for political office and the decision to join, not join, support or not support any lawful political or constituent group.
(6) "Religious matters" includes activity related to religious affiliation or the decision to join, not join, support or not support a bona fide religious organization. [2009 c.658 §1; 2009 c.890 §1]
Note:
659.780 and 659.785 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 659 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.800 - Use of force or misrepresentation to prevent employment prohibited.

(1) No person shall, by force, threats, or intimidation, prevent, or endeavor to prevent, any person employed by another from continuing or performing work, or from accepting any new work or employment.
(2) No person shall circulate any false written or printed matter, or be concerned in the circulation of any such matter, to induce others not to buy from or sell to or have dealings with any person, for the purpose or with the intent to prevent such person from employing any person, or to force or compel such person to employ or discharge from employment anyone, or to alter the mode of carrying on business, or to limit or increase the number of employees or the rate of wages or time of service. [Formerly 659.240]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.805 - Blacklisting and blackmailing prohibited.

(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]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment › Chapter 659 - Miscellaneous Prohibitions Relating to Employment and Discrimination › Section 659.810 - Employer prohibited from filing false statement with employment agency to secure labor.

(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]