OAR 839-019-0004: Definitions

As used in ORS 653.365 to 653.370 and in these rules, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Bureau" means the Bureau of Labor and Industries of the State of Oregon. (2) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries or designee. (3) "Employ" has the meaning given that term in ORS 653.010. (4) "Employer" has the meaning given that term in ORS 653.010. (5) "Employment Certificate" means the employment certificate issued to employers for the employment of minors pursuant to ORS 653.307 and the employment permits referred to in ORS chapter 653 and rules adopted thereunder. (6) "Minor" means any person under 18 years of age. (7) "Person" includes the term "employer" as defined in section (4) of this rule and school districts required to comply with ORS 653.307. (8) "Violation" means a transgression of any statute, rule or order, or any part thereof, and includes both acts and omissions. (9) “Willful” means intentional and includes failure to act. A person commits a willful act when the person knows what the person is doing, intends to do what the person is doing and is a free agent. Willfulness does not require malice.