Oregon Code § 653.551·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Unlawful employment discrimination; civil remedies and penalties.
(1) Except as provided in
subsection (4) of this section, any violation of ORS 653.547 or rules adopted
under ORS 653.549 by an employer is an unlawful employment practice.
(2) Domestic
workers may file complaints alleging a violation of ORS 653.547 or of a rule
adopted under ORS 653.549 with the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and
Industries in the manner provided by ORS 659A.820. The commissioner shall
enforce ORS 653.547 and the rules adopted under ORS 653.549 in the manner
provided in ORS chapter 659A regarding other unlawful employment practices.
(3) Violation of
ORS 653.547 or of a rule adopted under ORS 653.549 subjects the violator to the
same civil remedies and penalties as provided in ORS chapter 659A.
(4) Domestic
workers may file complaints alleging violations of ORS 653.547 (2)(a) under ORS
652.310 to 652.414. [2015 c.457 §3]
Note:
See note under 653.547.
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 653.551
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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