OAR 839-009-0325: Leave for Victims of Domestic Violence, Harassment, Sexual Assault or Stalking: Purpose and Scope

(1) The Civil Rights Division of the Bureau of Labor and Industries (“division”) enforces ORS 659A.270 to 659A.285 which require certain employers to grant leave for victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking. These rules implement and interpret 659A.270 to 659A285. (2) The division also enforces ORS 659A.290, requiring all employers to provide reasonable safety accommodation (including use of available paid leave from employment) for, and prohibiting discrimination or retaliation against, victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking. Additional rules implementing and interpreting ORS 659A.290 are found at OAR 839-005-0160 and 839-005-0170. (3) ORS 659A.190 to 659A.198 provide for leave for crime victims to attend criminal proceedings. The division does not have authority to enforce ORS 659A.190 to 659A.198.