Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 656 § 656.017 — and 656.407 and provide workers compensation coverage for all of the
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 656 ·
Oregon Code § 656.017·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
and 656.407 and provide workers compensation coverage for all of the
clients covered employees and direct hire employees unless, during the term of
the PEOs agreement with the client, the client has proof of coverage on file
with the director.
(b) If the client
has proof of coverage on file with the director, the clients coverage shall
extend to all of the clients covered employees and direct hire employees.
(c) If the client
allows the coverage to expire and continues to employ covered employees or
direct hire employees, the client shall be considered a noncomplying employer
unless the PEO has complied with subsection (4) of this section.
(3) When a PEO
enters into a PEO relationship, the PEO shall ensure that the client provides
adequate training, supervision and instruction for the clients covered
employees to meet the requirements of ORS chapter 654.
(4) If a PEO
enters into a PEO relationship and the PEO is responsible for providing workers
compensation coverage to the client under subsection (2) of this section, the
PEO shall:
(a) If the PEO is
a carrier-insured employer, notify the insurer in writing. The insurer shall
file proof of coverage with the director within 30 days after workers
compensation coverage of the client becomes effective.
(b) If the PEO is
a self-insured employer, notify the director in writing.
(5)(a) A PEOs
responsibility to provide workers compensation coverage under subsection (2)
of this section shall continue until the earlier of the date on which:
(A) The client
obtains alternate coverage; or
(B) The PEO terminates
its responsibility to provide coverage.
(b) For purposes
of paragraph (a)(A) of this subsection, if a client obtains alternate workers
compensation coverage, the PEOs responsibility to provide coverage ends on:
(A) The effective
date of a policy for which an insurer makes a proof of coverage filing on
behalf of the employer;
(B) The date on
which another PEO becomes responsible for providing coverage to the client; or
(C) The date on
which the client becomes a self-insured employer.
(c) For purposes
of paragraph (a)(B) of this subsection:
(A) A PEO may
terminate its responsibility to provide coverage by giving written notice of
the termination to:
(i) If the PEO is
a carrier-insured employer, the client, the director and the insurer. The
insurer shall file notice of termination with the director within 10 calendar
days after the effective date of the termination or the date on which the
insurer receives notice from the PEO, whichever is later.
(ii) If the PEO
is a self-insured employer, the client and the director.
(B) Unless a
later date is specified, the termination shall become effective at 12 midnight
on the 30th day after the date on which the notice is received by:
(i) An authorized
representative of the insurer; or
(ii) If the PEO
is a self-insured employer, the director.
(6) When a PEO
satisfies its responsibility to provide workers compensation coverage to a
client under subsection (2) of this section by obtaining a workers
compensation insurance policy, coverage of the client under the policy shall
continue until:
(a) The PEOs
coverage under the policy ends under ORS 656.419 (4); or
(b) The PEOs
responsibility to provide workers compensation coverage ends under subsection
(5) of this section.
(7)(a) A PEO
shall submit reports to the director that list:
(A) All clients
with which the PEO has entered into a PEO relationship;
(B) Each client
to which the PEO provides workers compensation coverage; and
(C) The date on
which the coverage begins.
(b) The director
shall prescribe the interval and form of these reports by rule.
(8) The director
may adopt any rules necessary for the implementation of this section, including
but not limited to:
(a) Prescribing
the form and content of notices required under this section, including
requiring electronic transmission and filing; and
(b) Requiring
insurers that provide coverage to PEOs to do so on a multiple coordinated
policy or other basis.
(9)(a) Notice to
the client under this section shall be given by mail, addressed to the client
at the clients last-known address.
(b) If the client
is a partnership, notice may be given to any of the partners.
(c) If the client
is a corporation, notice may be given to any agent or officer of the
corporation upon whom legal process may be served.
(d) If the client
is a limited liability company, notice may be given to any manager.
(e) If the client
is a member-managed limited liability company, notice may be given to any
member.
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 656.017
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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