OREGON

TO:		MANDATORY POSTER AGENCY

FROM:	RHONDA R. AMES

RE:		OREGON POSTERS

DATE:	March 13, 2008

I have reviewed the requirements for Oregon posters and provide the following information.

POSTERS

List of posters required:
http://www.oregon.gov/BOLI/CRD/C_Postings.shtml

Minimum Wage
http://www.oregon.gov/BOLI/TA/2008_Minimum_Wage_English.pdf
http://www.oregon.gov/BOLI/TA/2008_Minimum_Wage_Spanish.pdf

This poster is correct as is.

Agricultural Minimum Wage
http://www.oregon.gov/BOLI/TA/2008_Ag_Minimum_Wage_English.pdf
http://www.oregon.gov/BOLI/TA/2008_Ag_Minimum_Wage_Spanish.pdf

I find there to be numerous textual changes and additions to this poster.  Therefore, I would recommend reprinting it in its entirety.
											
Oregon Family Leave
http://www.oregon.gov/BOLI/TA/OregonLeaveLaws_English_Jan08.pdf
http://www.oregon.gov/BOLI/TA/OregonLeaveLaws_Spanish_Jan08.pdf

Employers with 25 or more employees

It appears that the poster was revised in January 2008.  I find that there are numerous textual changes throughout the poster, including changes in some telephone numbers and website addresses.  Therefore, I would recommend reprinting it in its entirety.

Job Safety and Health
http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/osha/pdf/pubs/1507.pdf
http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/osha/pdf/pubs/1507s.pdf

The third bullet point needs to be revised to read as follows:

• You can file a complaint with the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries within 90 days, or with federal OSHA within 30 days, of discrimination by your employer for making safety and health complaints or for exercising your rights under the Oregon Safe Employment Act.

At the fourth bullet point, there is an address for the U.S. Department of Labor.  The only revision here is that it needs to refer to “OSHA Region X”, not “OSHA Region”.

No Smoking
http://oregon.gov/DHS/ph/smokefree/docs/sign.pdf		(No smoking sign)
http://oregon.gov/DHS/ph/smokefree/docs/postersm.pdf	(Smokefree Workplace Poster)
http://oregon.gov/DHS/ph/smokefree/docs/esposter.pdf	(Smokefree Workplace - Spanish)

All employers open to the public.

The citation to authority at the bottom of the sign should read: “ORS 433.835 - 433.990 Effective January 1, 2002"

Workers’ Compensation Notice of Compliance (regulated by Workers’ Compensation Division of DCBS) 

Who Must Post?
All employers with one or more workers.

The Workers’ Compensation Division issues this notice after it receives the “Guaranty Contract” from the insurer. Employers should receive this notice after purchasing workers’ compensation insurance. Employers not receiving the notice or requiring a duplicate notice should call the Workers’ Compensation Division. 

I am unable to provide a current copy of this poster.  It appears that an employer will obtain it from the Workers’ Compensation Division after it provides verification that it has purchased WC insurance.  Oregon does list this as a required poster.

I would suggest that MPA provide an 8 ½ x 11 inch space and direct the employer to post its workers compensation notice in that space. 

Pursuant to Oregon Revised Statute §656.056, all subject employers shall display in a conspicuous manner about their works, and in a sufficient number of places reasonably to inform their workers of the fact, printed notices . . . stating that they are subject to [Workers’ Compensation Act] . . .”

[Attach proof of workers’ 
compensation coverage here]

Employment Insurance Notice 
(regulated by Employment Department) 
Who Must Post?
Employers with at least a $1000 payroll in a calendar quarter and employers with one or more workers during 18 different weeks in a calendar year.

The Employment Department automatically sends this notice after an account is set up or reopened, and employers can order a duplicate if necessary.

Therefore, I am unable to provide a current copy of this poster.  Oregon does list this as a required poster.

I would suggest that MPA provide an 8 ½ x 11 inch space and direct the employer to post its workers compensation notice in that space. 

Pursuant to Oregon Revised Statute §657.260, each employer shall post and maintain printed statements concerning such regulations or such other matters as the director may by regulation prescribe in places readily accessible to individuals in the employer’s service . . . “

[Attach proof of employment 
insurance here]

FLYERS

In the opening paragraph, please be sure to delete the reference to “criminal penalties.” I have spoken with David Brake, and it is his understanding that this reference has already been deleted.

Minimum Wage

Delete the word “(NEW)”.

Revise the language to read as follows:

“Every employer . . . shall keep summaries of ORS 653.010 to 653.261, summaries of all rules promulgated by the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries pursuant to ORS 653.010 to 653.261 and summaries of all rules promulgated by the Wage and Hour Commission posted in a conspicuous and accessible place in or about the premises where such employees are employed.”

Family Leave Act

Revise the flyer to read as follows:

	Family Leave Act (Oregon Administrative Rule 839-009-0300) 
“Each covered employer must display the . . . notice. The notice must be displayed in each building or worksite in an area that is accessible to and regularly frequented by employees.”

Job Safety & Health

Revise the flyer to read as follows:

	Job Safety & Health (Oregon Administrative Rule 437-001-0275)
“The Safety and Health Protection on the Job poster shall be posted permanently.”

Employment
The language is correct as is.

Workers Compensation

Revise the language to read as follows:

“All subject employers shall display in a conspicuous manner about their works, and in a sufficient number of places reasonably to inform their workers of the fact, printed notices . . . stating that they are subject to [Workers’ Compensation Act] . . .”

No Smoking
Add the following to the flyer:

	No Smoking (Oregon Administrative Rule 333-015-0040)
“An employer . . . shall post signs prohibiting smoking. Signs shall use either the "no smoking" symbol (a cigarette with a diagonal slash through it within a circle) or the words "No Smoking" or both. Signs shall be posted prominently at each outside entrance to the place of employment or building.”