OAR 150-316-0241: Independent Contractor Definition

(1) As used in the various provisions of ORS Chapters 316, 656, 657, 671 and 701, an individual or business entity that performs labor or services for remuneration shall be considered to perform the labor or services as an "independent contractor" if the standards of ORS 670.600 are met. See OAR 150-670-0010 for definitions related to independent contractors. (2) The Construction Contractors Board, Employment Department, Landscape Contractors Board, Department of Consumer and Business Services, and Department of Revenue of the State of Oregon, under the authority of ORS 670.605, will cooperate as necessary in their compliance and enforcement activities to ensure among the agencies the consistent interpretation and application of ORS 670.600.