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ORS 656.001 Short title
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This chapter may be cited as the Workers’ Compensation Law. [1965 c.285 §1; 1977 c.109 §1]
ORS 656.003 Application of definitions to construction of chapter
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Except where the context otherwise requires, the definitions given in this chapter govern its construction. [1975 c.556 §2 (enacted in lieu of 656.002)]
ORS 656.005 Definitions
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(1) “Average weekly wage” means the Oregon average weekly wage in covered employment, as determined by the Employment Department, for the last quarter of the calendar year preceding the fiscal year in which the injury occurred. (2)(a) “Beneficiary” means an injured worker, and th…
ORS 656.006 Effect on employers’ liability law
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This chapter does not abrogate the rights of the employee under the present employers’ liability law, in all cases where the employee, under this chapter is given the right to bring suit against the employer of the employee for an injury.
ORS 656.008 Extension of laws relating to workers’ compensation to federal lands and projects within state
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Where not inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of the United States, the laws of this state relating to workers’ compensation and the duties and powers of the Department of Consumer and Business Services hereby are extended to all lands and premises owned or held by the Un…