OAR 839-020-0210: Exemptions from Overtime Relating to Persons Employed by a Public Agency in Fire Protection and Law Enforcement Activities — Generally

(1) OAR 839-020-0200 to 839-020-0270 are adopted pursuant to ORS 653.269(3). The rules define certain public employees and activities exempt from the overtime provisions of 653.268. (2) Employees of a public employer, as defined in ORS 243.650, are exempt from the overtime pay requirements of ORS 653.268 when they are employed in: (a) Fire protection activities; or (b) Law enforcement activities, including security personnel in correctional institutions. (3) The application of OAR 839-020-0200 to 839-020-0270 is limited to public agencies, and does not apply to any private organization engaged in furnishing fire protection or law enforcement services, even if the services are provided under contract with a public agency.