Oregon 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 2181 — Relating to the protection of employee rights in the workplace.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Creates rebuttable presumption against employer if employer takes certain adverse actions against employee within 90 days of employee's protected, wage-related activity. Requires employer, after termination of employee, to provide to employee, within 10 days of employee's written request, reason for termination of employee. Makes violation subject to punitive damages and provides right to jury trial.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Public Hearing held.

  3. Referred to Business and Labor.

  4. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2181 do?
Creates rebuttable presumption against employer if employer takes certain adverse actions against employee within 90 days of employee's protected, wage-related activity. Requires employer, after termination of employee, to provide to employee, within 10 days of employee's written request, reason for termination of employee. Makes violation subject to punitive damages and provides right to jury trial.
What is the current status of HB 2181?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2181?
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