OregonRelating to persons with disabilities.
What it does
Directs the Bureau of Labor and Industries to create guidance and informational materials to assist employers in complying with the laws regarding reasonable accommodation. Requires the bureau to establish a program to administer and coordinate low-cost or no-cost mediation services for the resolution of disputes concerning reasonable accommodation. Prohibits employers from denying an employee the right to have union representation in discussions concerning reasonable accommodation.
More detail
Extends prohibition against discrimination in government services, programs and activities, to local governments. Prohibits employers from using minimum physical requirements to screen out persons with disabilities. Requires state contracting agencies and state agencies to include outreach, retention and recruitment of persons with disabilities in carrying out the agencies' affirmative action policies.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jun 28In committee upon adjournment.Latest
- Mar 3Public Hearing held.
- Jan 17Referred to Labor and Workplace Standards with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.Minor
- Jan 13First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.Introduced