Oregon Statutes 656.990 – Penalties
(1) Any person who knowingly makes any false statement or representation to the Workers’ Compensation Board or its employees, the Workers’ Compensation Board chairperson, the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services or employees of the director, the insurer or self-insured employer for the purpose of obtaining any benefit or payment under this chapter, either for self or any other person, or who knowingly misrepresents to the board, the board chairperson, the director or the corporation or any of their representatives the amount of a payroll, or who knowingly submits a false payroll report to the board, the board chairperson, the director or the corporation, commits a Class A misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $6,250 |
| Class C misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $1,250 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 656.990
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(2) Violation of ORS § 656.052 is a Class D violation. Each day during which an employer engages in any subject occupation in violation of ORS § 656.052 constitutes a separate offense.
(3) Violation of ORS § 656.056 is a Class D violation.
(4) The individual refusing to keep the payroll in accordance with ORS § 656.726 or 656.758 when demanded by the director or corporation commits a Class C misdemeanor.
(5) Failure on the part of an employer to send the signed payroll statement required by ORS § 656.504 within 30 days after receipt of notice by the director or corporation is a Class A misdemeanor.
(6) Violation of ORS § 656.560 (4) is a Class D violation. [Amended by 1959 c.450 § 9; 1965 c.285 § 93; 1977 c.804 § 33; 1981 c.535 § 48; 1981 c.854 § 56; 1985 c.770 § 9; 1990 c.2 § 44; 1999 c.876 § 10; 1999 c.1051 § 216; 2011 c.597 § 268]