Discrimination against worker applying for or inquiring about workers’ compensation benefits prohibited

ORS 659A.040

ORS 659A.040

It is an unlawful employment practice for any person acting on behalf of an employer to discriminate against a worker with respect to hire or tenure or any term or condition of employment because the worker has:

(1) Applied for or inquired about benefits under ORS chapter 656;

(2) Invoked or utilized the procedures provided for in ORS chapter 656; or

(3) Given testimony under the provisions of ORS chapter 656. [2001 c.621 §32; 2022 c.6 §4]