State reference · OR
Oregon ADA + employment hiring law
Oregon Fair Employment Practices Act, ORS § 659A.112. Enforced by Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI). Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Oregon Fair Employment Practices Act is codified at ORS § 659A.112.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI)
Agency website: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/
BOLI has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
6+ employees under ORS § 659A.106.
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Oregon case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Oregon-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Oregon?
Oregon Fair Employment Practices Act, codified at ORS § 659A.112. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Oregon?
Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI). BOLI has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Oregon?
6+ employees under ORS § 659A.106.
How does Oregon interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Oregon employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. BOLI has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Oregon statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: ORS § 659A.112. Agency: Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) at https://www.oregon.gov/boli/. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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