§ 659A.003 Purpose of ORS chapter 659A
§ 659A.004 Short title
§ 659A.006 Declaration of policy against unlawful discrimination; opportunity to obtain employment without unlawful discrimination recognized as a civil right; exception of religious group
§ 659A.009 Declaration of policy against discrimination in employment because of age
§ 659A.012 State agencies to carry out policy against discrimination in employment; evaluation of supervisors; affirmative action reports
§ 659A.015 Affirmative action reports to include information on contracts to minority businesses
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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 659A > Purpose and Policy

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Gender identity: means an individual's gender-related identity, appearance, expression or behavior, regardless of whether the identity, appearance, expression or behavior differs from that associated with the gender assigned to the individual at birth. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • National origin: includes ancestry. See Oregon Statutes 659A.001
  • Race: includes physical characteristics that are historically associated with race, including but not limited to natural hair, hair texture, hair type and protective hairstyles. See Oregon Statutes 659A.001
  • Sexual orientation: means an individual's actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality or bisexuality. 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