OAR 471-070-8000: Appeals: Department Representation in Hearing

In accordance with ORS 657B.410, an officer or employee of the Oregon Employment Department is authorized to appear on behalf of the department in the following types of hearings conducted before the Office of Administrative Hearings: (1) Administrative decisions related to Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (PFMLI) benefits under ORS 657B.040, 657B.100, 657B.332 and 657B.335 and applicable rules. (2) Administrative decisions related to PFMLI elective coverage and contributions under ORS 657B.130 to 657B.175 or 657B.370 and applicable rules. (3) Administrative decisions related to Paid Leave Oregon penalties imposed under ORS 657B.910 or 657B.920 and applicable rules. (4) Administrative decisions related to Paid Leave Oregon employer assistance grants under ORS 657B.200 and applicable rules. (5) Administrative decisions related to PFMLI equivalent plans under ORS 657B.210 and applicable rules.