OAR 839-014-0040: Character, Competence and Reliability

The character, competence and reliability contemplated by ORS 658.705 to 658.850 and these rules includes, but is not limited to, consideration of: (1) A person’s record of conduct in relations with workers, farmers and others with whom the person conducts business. (2) A person’s reliability in adhering to the terms and conditions of any contract or agreement between the person and those with whom the person conducts business. (3) A person’s timeliness in paying all debts owed including advances and wages. (4) Whether a person has unsatisfied judgments or felony convictions. (5) Whether a person has been refused a bond. (6) Whether a person has paid worker’s compensation insurance premium payments when due. (7) Whether a person has violated any provision of ORS 658.405 to 658.850 or the rules adopted thereunder. (8) Whether a person has employed an agent who has had a farm or forest labor contractor license denied, suspended, revoked or not renewed or who has otherwise violated any provisions of ORS 658.405 to 658.485. (9) Whether a person has failed to notify the Bureau of any change in the circumstances under which a license was issued. (10) Whether a person has repeatedly denied access to a farm worker camp to representatives of the Wage and Hour Division who are seeking access in connection with the enforcement of ORS Chapter 658.