Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 839 - BUREAU OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES
Division 17 - PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCY MATTERS
Section 839-017-0004 - Definitions
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
As used in ORS 658.005 to 658.245 and in these rules unless the context requires otherwise:
(1) "Advertising" means any material or means used by the employment agency for solicitation or promotion of business. This includes, but is not limited to, business cards, notices or announcements in newspapers, radio, television, brochures, pamphlets, gift items, and signs. It may also mean referral cards, invoices, letterheads, or other forms if such forms are used in combination with solicitation and promotion of business.
(2) "Applicant for Employment" means an individual who is seeking or who has obtained employment through the services of an employment agency.
(3) "Bureau" means the Bureau of Labor and Industries of the State of Oregon.
(4) "Charge for Services" means any money or other consideration paid or promised to be paid by an applicant for employment for services rendered by an employment agency.
(5) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries or the Commissioner's authorized deputies and officers.
(6) "Employment listing service" means a business operated by a person that:
(7) "Engaged in Procuring for a Fee, Employment for Others and Employees for Employers" as used in ORS 658.005(3) means all actions of an employment agency leading up to and including the placing of job applicants in employment with others, provided a charge for services is paid to the employment agency by an applicant. Such actions include but are not limited to:
(8) "Fee Paid Position" means a position in which under no circumstances is the applicant for employment who is identified, appraised, referred, or recommended charged a deposit, retainer, fee or any other charge for services directly or indirectly at any time in connection with such position.
(9) "Violation" means a transgression of any statute, rule or order, or any part thereof and includes both acts and omissions.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 658.210
Stats. Implemented: ORS 658.005 - 658.245