OAR 436-070-0005: Definitions

Unless a term is defined elsewhere in these rules, the definitions of ORS chapter 656 are incorporated by reference and made a part of these rules. For the purpose of these rules, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Assessments" means the funds due from employees and employers under ORS 656.506. (2) “Board” means the Workers’ Compensation Board and includes its Hearings Division. (3) “Division” means the Workers’ Compensation Division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services. (4) "Employee" means an Oregon subject worker as defined in ORS 656.005 and any otherwise nonsubject worker for whom coverage is elected under ORS 656.039. (5) “Employer” means a subject employer as defined in ORS 656.005, including an employer that elects coverage for an otherwise nonsubject worker under ORS 656.039. (6) "Fund" means the Workers’ Benefit Fund as created in ORS 656.506. (7) "Fund balance" means the balance of the fund after revenue and investment income has been added and expenditures have been subtracted.