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ORS 659A.199 — no retaliation for a good faith report of a violation of law

Reporting in good faith is protected. An employer may not discharge, demote, suspend or otherwise discriminate or retaliate against an employee because the employee in good faith reported information the employee believes is evidence of a violation of a state or federal law, rule or regulation.

  • ORS 659A.199
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The remedies under the discrimination chapter come on top of any other remedy the employee has.

  • ORS 659A.199
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  1. ORS 659A.199 — Prohibited conduct by employer

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