Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 839 - BUREAU OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES
Division 9 - EMPLOYEE LEAVE LAWS
Section 839-009-0330 - Unlawful Practice under ORS 659A.270-.290; Prohibited Discrimination; Notice Obligations of All Employers; Obligations of State of Oregon as Employer

(1) It is an unlawful employment practice for an employer covered under ORS 659A.270 to 659A.285 to deny leave for victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking to an eligible employee or to discharge, threaten to discharge, demote, suspend or in any manner discriminate or retaliate against an employee with regard to promotion, compensation or other terms, conditions or privileges of employment because the employee inquires about, applies for, or takes leave as provided under 659A.270 to 659A.285 for victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking.

(2) It is an unlawful employment practice under ORS 659A.290 for any employer to discriminate against an individual because an individual is a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking. See OAR 839-005-0160 and 839-005-0170.

(3) Every employer covered under ORS 659A.270 to 659A.285 shall keep summaries of 659A.270 to 695A.285 and summaries of all rules promulgated for the enforcement of these statutes posted in a conspicuous and accessible place in or about the premises where the employees of the covered employer are employed. Employers may download any number of summaries from the website of the Bureau of Labor and Industries at no charge, or upon request of a printed copy from the bureau, the first copy shall be furnished without charge.

(4) Upon request, the bureau shall furnish the complete text of all rules promulgated pursuant to ORS 659A.270 to 659A.285 to any employer without charge.

(5) The State of Oregon shall annually inform all its employees of the provisions of 659A.290, regarding reasonable safety accommodations.

(6) If the State of Oregon has knowledge, or reasonably should have knowledge, that its employee is a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking and that any direct or indirect communication from a suspected or convicted perpetrator is made or attempted to be made in the workplace to the eligible employee, the State of Oregon shall immediately inform the employee and offer to report the communication to law enforcement.