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Discrimination: Oregon

Discrimination requirements for other states

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Tamara E. Russell, Barran Liebman LLP

Summary

  • Employers with one or more employees in Oregon are subject to laws that prohibit discrimination based on an employee or applicant's race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age (18 years of age or older), expunged juvenile record and military status. See Discrimination Under the Oregon Fair Employment Practices Law (OFEPL); Protected Class Status.
  • Oregon employers are also prohibited from discriminating against an individual who associates with a member of one of a protected class. See Protected Class Status.
  • Remedies for discrimination under Oregon's civil rights laws can include injunctive relief, reinstatement, back pay, compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees and costs. See Remedies.
  • The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) is responsible for enforcing Oregon's antidiscrimination laws. See Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries and Judicial Proceedings.
  • Localities including Benton County, Eugene and Portland have requirements pertaining to discrimination. See Local Requirements.