11 chapters · 600 sections in this title.
ORS 17.065 Definitions for ORS 17.065 to 17.085
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As used in ORS 17.065 to 17.085, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Compromise” means an agreement to allow judgment to be given for a sum or value specified. (2) “Employer” includes any agent or representative of an employer. (3) “Release” means an agreement to abandon …
ORS 17.075 When settlement prohibited between employer and employee
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(1) An employer whose interest is or may become adverse to that of an injured employee shall not, within 15 days from the date of the occurrence causing the employee’s injury: (a) Negotiate or attempt to negotiate a settlement or compromise with the injured employee; (b) Obtain o…
ORS 17.085 When settlement allowed
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ORS 17.075 relating to settlements, compromises, releases and statements obtained by an employer whose interest is or may become adverse to an injured employee shall not apply, if at least five days prior to obtaining the settlement, compromise, release or statement, the injured …
ORS 17.095 Prohibition of confidential settlements and compromises; exceptions
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(1) A public body, or officer, employee or agent of a public body, who is a defendant in an action under ORS 30.260 to 30.300, or who is a defendant in an action under ORS 294.100, may not enter into any settlement or compromise of the action if the settlement or compromise requi…