Oregon Statutes 657B.070 – Denying leave; discrimination and retaliation prohibited; remedies for violation; exception
(1) It is an unlawful employment practice for an employer to:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 657B.070
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Employer: means any person that employs one or more employees working anywhere in this state or any agent or employee of such person to whom the duties of the person under this chapter have been delegated. See Oregon Statutes 657B.010
- Violate: includes failure to comply. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(a) Violate ORS § 657B.060.
(b) Deny leave or interfere with any other right to which an eligible employee is entitled under this chapter.
(c) Retaliate or in any way discriminate against an employee with respect to hire or tenure or any other term or condition of employment because the employee has inquired about the rights or responsibilities under this chapter.
(2)(a) An employee who alleges a violation of this section may bring a civil action under ORS § 659A.885 or may file a complaint with the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries in the manner provided by ORS § 659A.820.
(b) This subsection does not apply if the process described in ORS § 657B.410, or the method established under ORS § 657B.420, provides a remedy for the alleged violation. [2019 c.700 § 11; 2023 c.203 § 13]