Oregon Code § 657.195·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Suitable work; exceptions.
(1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, no work is deemed
suitable and benefits shall not be denied under this chapter to any otherwise
eligible individual for refusing to accept new work under any of the following
conditions:
(a) If the
position offered is vacant due directly to a strike, lockout or other labor
dispute.
(b) If the
remuneration, hours or other conditions of the work offered are substantially
less favorable to the individual than those prevailing for similar work in the
locality.
(c) If as a
condition of being employed the individual would be required to join a company
union or to resign from or refrain from joining any bona fide labor
organization.
(2) On and after
November 8, 1938, and for the purposes of this chapter only, this section shall
have the same meaning as the provisions of section 3304(a)(5) of the Internal
Revenue Code. [Amended by 1973 c.300 §5; 2007 c.614 §19]