Investigation by Commissioner of Bureau of Labor and Industries; civil penalty. (1) Upon receiving an employee complaint under ORS 178.250 or upon request of the Oregon Retirement Savings Board under ORS 178.205, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries may make inquiries and investigations in the same manner as provided under ORS 659A.835

(2) If the commissioner issues a final order determining that an employer engaged in an unlawful practice under ORS 178.250, the commissioner may impose civil penalties under ORS 178.990. [2019 c.149 §3]