Oregon Statutes 653.060 – Discharging or discriminating against employee prohibited
(1) An employer may not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against an employee because:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 653.060
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
(a) The employee has inquired about the provisions of ORS § 653.010 to 653.261 or 653.265 or has reported a violation of or filed a complaint related to ORS § 653.010 to 653.261 or 653.265.
(b) The employee has caused to be instituted or is about to cause to be instituted any proceedings under or related to ORS § 653.010 to 653.261 or 653.265.
(c) The employee has testified or is about to testify in any such proceedings.
(2) A violation of this section is an unlawful employment practice under ORS Chapter 659A. A person unlawfully discriminated against under this section may file a complaint under ORS § 659A.820 with the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries. [1967 c.596 § 12; 2007 c.278 § 2; 2017 c.685 § 4]