§ 659A.309 Discrimination solely because of employment of another family member prohibited; exceptions
§ 659A.312 Leave of absence to donate bone marrow; verification by employer
§ 659A.314 Discrimination for service as appointed member of state board or commission; requiring employee to use accrued leave prohibited; remedy for violation
§ 659A.315 Restricting use of tobacco in nonworking hours prohibited; exceptions
§ 659A.318 Discrimination relating to academic degree in theology or religious occupations prohibited
§ 659A.320 Discrimination based on information in credit history prohibited; exceptions; remedies for violation
§ 659A.321 Seniority systems and benefit plans not unlawful employment practices
§ 659A.330 Employee social media account privacy; exception
§ 659A.340 Interfering with employees good faith disclosure of information concerning unlawful conduct or certain violations prohibited; remedy
§ 659A.343 Discrimination based on individuals presentation of identification other than Real ID prohibited; remedies
§ 659A.347 Discrimination related to possession of valid driver license
§ 659A.350 Interns
§ 659A.355 Discrimination based on wage inquiry or wage complaint; exception
§ 659A.357 Restricting salary history inquiries
§ 659A.360 Restricting criminal conviction inquiries; exceptions
§ 659A.362 Enforcement
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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 659A > Miscellaneous Unlawful Employment Discrimination > Miscellaneous Provisions

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Bureau: means the Bureau of Labor and Industries. See Oregon Statutes 659A.001
  • City: includes any incorporated village or town. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Commissioner: means the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries. See Oregon Statutes 659A.001
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Donor: The person who makes a gift.
  • Employer: means any person who in this state, directly or through an agent, engages or uses the personal service of one or more employees, reserving the right to control the means by which such service is or will be performed. See Oregon Statutes 659A.001
  • Employment agency: includes any person undertaking to procure employees or opportunities to work. See Oregon Statutes 659A.001
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Labor organization: includes any organization which is constituted for the purpose, in whole or in part, of collective bargaining or in dealing with employers concerning grievances, terms or conditions of employment or of other mutual aid or protection in connection with employees. See Oregon Statutes 659A.001
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • public body: means state government bodies, local government bodies and special government bodies. See Oregon Statutes 174.109
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • United States: includes territories, outlying possessions and the District of Columbia. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Unlawful employment practice: includes a practice that is specifically denominated in another statute of this state as an unlawful employment practice and that is specifically made subject to enforcement under this chapter. See Oregon Statutes 659A.001
  • Unlawful practice: includes a practice that is specifically denominated in another statute of this state as an unlawful practice and that is specifically made subject to enforcement under this chapter, or a practice that violates a rule adopted by the commissioner for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. See Oregon Statutes 659A.001
  • Veto: The procedure established under the Constitution by which the President/Governor refuses to approve a bill or joint resolution and thus prevents its enactment into law. A regular veto occurs when the President/Governor returns the legislation to the house in which it originated. The President/Governor usually returns a vetoed bill with a message indicating his reasons for rejecting the measure. In Congress, the veto can be overridden only by a two-thirds vote in both the Senate and the House.
  • Violate: includes failure to comply. See Oregon Statutes 174.100