OAR 471-031-0220: Franchisee

(1) A “franchisee” means an individual or business entity that has a franchise license from the owner of a trademark, or trade name permitting another to sell a product, or service under that name or mark. (2) Individuals or business entities who provide primarily services for pay, and are under contract to provide services as franchisees, must meet the requirements of ORS 657.040 and 670.600 or some other exclusionary provisions of Chapter 657 in order to be excluded from the classification of employee under this Chapter.