As used in ORS 658.005 to 658.245, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Applicant for employment” or “applicant” means an individual who is seeking or who has obtained employment through the services of an employment agency. (2) “Charge for services” means any money or other consideration paid or promised to be paid by an applicant […]
The purpose of ORS 658.005 to 658.245 is to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the people of Oregon in their dealings with employment agencies. To accomplish this purpose the Legislative Assembly intends: (1) To provide a procedure for determining where employment agencies will be operated in this state. (2) To assure the […]
(1) ORS 658.005 to 658.245 do not apply to labor contractors subject to ORS 658.405 to 658.511. (2) ORS 658.005 to 658.245 do not apply to any nonprofit organization or corporation organized for the purpose of economic adjustment, civic betterment and the giving of professional guidance and placement to its members, when all of the […]
(1) ORS 658.005 to 658.245 do not apply to a rehabilitation services agency. (2) As used in this section: (a) A “rehabilitation services agency” means an individual, partnership or corporation that: (A) Holds itself out to the public as such; (B) Is certified by the Department of Consumer and Business Services to perform rehabilitation services […]
The business of an employment agency shall not be conducted or maintained in any of the following places: (1) In rooms also used for living or sleeping quarters or in other rooms connected thereto by an entrance. (2) In places where boarders or lodgers are kept. (3) In places where meals are served. (4) In […]
(1) Each employment agency shall maintain a corporate surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit issued by an insured institution as defined in ORS 706.008 of $5,000, payable to the people of the State of Oregon, conditioned that the employment agency will comply with ORS 658.005 to 658.245 and will pay: (a) All sums legally […]
(1) Each employment agency shall keep accurate and current records of all job orders, referrals, applications, advertisements and other records as determined by rule of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries to be reasonably necessary for the administration of ORS 658.005 to 658.245, and shall maintain those records separate from records of […]
(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 against any person, firm, organization, limited liability company or corporation that has violated any provisions of ORS 658.005 to 658.245 or 658.250 or the rules adopted pursuant […]
A person aggrieved by an order of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries may obtain judicial review thereof in accordance with ORS chapter 183. [1953 c.694 §12; 1961 c.380 §12; 1971 c.734 §101; 1981 c.318 §15; 1997 c.55 §8]
(1) Every employment agency shall publish a schedule of charges for service to be collected in the conduct of its business. In the schedule, the various employments shall be classified according to the method of computing the agency’s fee for services, and the maximum fee shall be fixed and shall include the charges for services […]
(1) A copy of the schedule of charges for service in effect with the changes noted thereon shall be kept posted in the employment agency in a conspicuous place. The posted schedule and the changes therein shall be in lettering or printing of not less than 12-point type. The date of the taking effect of […]
(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 […]
(1) The contract between an employment agency and an applicant for whom such agency is to procure employment and from whom a charge for services is to be exacted or attempted to be collected shall be in writing. The agency shall give the applicant a copy of the contract. (2) The contract between the employment […]
(1) Any job referrals between an employment agency and an applicant for whom such agency is to procure employment and from whom a charge for services is to be exacted or attempted to be collected shall be in writing. The employment agency shall give the applicant a copy of the job referral document. (2) The […]
No employment agency shall knowingly issue a contract for employment containing any term or condition that, if complied with, would be in violation of law, or attempt to fill an order for help to be employed in violation of law. [1973 c.678 §7b]
No fee or charge may be required or accepted from an individual seeking employment prior to the time such individual obtains employment and actually starts work. However, the employment agency may specify the terms of payment in the contract, or, after the applicant accepts employment, but before starting work, enter into an agreement for the […]
(1) As used in this section: (a) “Permanent employment” means all employment that lasts 90 calendar days or more. (b) “Temporary employment” means employment that is contemplated at the time of referral by an employment agency to last less than 90 calendar days regardless of the reason for termination of the employment. (2)(a) If an […]
(1) No employment agency shall knowingly publish or cause to be published any false, fraudulent or misleading information, representation, notice or advertisement. (2)(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 […]
(1) No employment agency shall send or cause to be sent any person as an employee to any illegally operated business the character of which the agency could have ascertained upon reasonable inquiry. (2) No employment agency shall knowingly permit any person of bad character to frequent, or be employed by, such agency. (3) No […]
The Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries may adopt rules reasonably necessary for the administration of ORS 658.005 to 658.245. [1973 c.138 §3; 1981 c.318 §26] Note: 658.210 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 […]
