As used in ORS 17.065 to 17.085, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Compromise” means an agreement to allow judgment to be given for a sum or value specified. (2) “Employer” includes any agent or representative of an employer. (3) “Release” means an agreement to abandon a claim or right to the person against whom […]
(1) An employer whose interest is or may become adverse to that of an injured employee shall not, within 15 days from the date of the occurrence causing the employee’s injury: (a) Negotiate or attempt to negotiate a settlement or compromise with the injured employee; (b) Obtain or attempt to obtain a general release of […]
ORS 17.075 relating to settlements, compromises, releases and statements obtained by an employer whose interest is or may become adverse to an injured employee shall not apply, if at least five days prior to obtaining the settlement, compromise, release or statement, the injured employee has signified the willingness of the injured employee that a settlement, […]
