(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.

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(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]

See note under 653.547.