Laws and rules resources

Oregon Administrative Rules

• Rules - current and history
• Proposed rules and testimony
  
• New rules
• OAR chapter 436 - complete PDF or Word
• Hearings and meetings
• Rulemaking calendar
• Rule revision history
• 2018 workers' compensation premium assessment rates
  
• How to participate in rulemaking
• Possible rule issue form PDF or Word

Laws

• Office of Legislative Counsel
• WCD/OSHA lawbook, PDF format only
• ORS Chapter 656: Workers' Compensation
• ORS Chapter 654: Occupational Safety and Health
• ORS Chapter 659A: Unlawful Discrimination in Employment
  
• ORS Chapter 731: Insurance Code - see sections 475 and 480, workers' compensation record-keeping and safety and health consultation services

Legislation

Since 1913, when the Oregon Legislative Assembly gave Oregon its first workers’ compensation law, legislative sessions have continued to bring about changes that affect the workers’ compensation system. Below you will find information about legislative changes influencing the workers’ compensation system.

• Oregon State Legislature bills and laws
• Legislative summary - 2017
  
• Legislative summary - 2015
• Legislative summary - 2013
• Legislative summary - 2011
• Legislative summary - 2009
• Legislative summary - 2007
• Legislative summary - 2005
• Legislative summary - 2003