Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 436 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS SERVICES, WORKERS' COMPENSATION DIVISION
Division 1 - PROCEDURAL RULES, ATTORNEY FEES, AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 436-001-0435 - Attorney Fees Awarded under ORS 656.277(1)

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 436-001-0435

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

(1) Attorney fees awarded under ORS 656.277(1) will be based on a reasonable hourly rate multiplied by the time devoted by the attorney to obtaining the reclassification order.

(2) The director will determine a reasonable hourly rate of no less than $275 per hour and no more than $400 per hour.

(3) When determining the time devoted by the attorney to obtain the reclassification order, the director may consider time devoted by the attorney to request reclassification from the insurer or self-insured employer and investigate issues related to the classification of the worker's claim.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 656.726(4)

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 656.277(1)

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