Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 653 § 653.480 — Enforcement; right of action; penalties
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 653 ·
Oregon Code § 653.480·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Enforcement; right of action; penalties.
(1) An employee asserting a violation of ORS 653.470
may file a complaint with the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and
Industries under ORS 659A.820 or a civil action as provided in ORS 659A.885.
(2) The
commissioner has the same enforcement powers with respect to the rights
established under this section and ORS 653.422, 653.432, 653.436, 653.442,
653.450, 653.455, 653.465, 653.470 and 653.485 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.
(b) $1,000 for
any violation of ORS 653.422, 653.432, 653.436, 653.442, 653.450, 653.455,
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 653.480
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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