2025 Regular Session • Oregon Legislature

HB2957: Relating to time limitations associated with violations over which the Bureau of Labor and Industries has enforcement authority; declaring an emergency.

Legislative Summary

The Act prohibits certain contracts that shorten certain statutes of limitations. The Act sets the time limits for when BOLI must issue a notice of rights to a complainant. The Act sets the time limits for when a complainant must file a lawsuit after issuance of the notice. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.4). Prohibits employers from entering into agreements that shorten the statute of limitations with respect to violations over which the Bureau of Labor and Industries has enforcement authority. Designates a violation of the prohibition as an unlawful employment practice. Establishes time limits for when the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries must issue a notice of rights to complainants. Clarifies that the bureau will not issue a notice for matters that have been resolved by a settlement agreement. Establishes time limits for filing a civil action after issuance of the notice. Makes conforming amendments. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

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Bill History

1/13/2025

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

House of Representatives

1/17/2025

Referred to Labor and Workplace Standards.

House of Representatives

2/10/2025

Public Hearing held.

House of Representatives

3/24/2025

Work Session held.

House of Representatives

3/28/2025

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

House of Representatives

3/31/2025

Second reading.

House of Representatives

4/1/2025

Carried over to April 2, 2025 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.

House of Representatives

4/2/2025

Third reading. Carried by Nelson. Passed. Ayes, 31; Nays, 20--Boice, Boshart Davis, Breese-Iverson, Diehl, Drazan, Edwards, Harbick, Helfrich, Javadi, Levy B, Lewis, Mannix, McIntire, Osborne, Owens, Reschke, Scharf, Skarlatos, Wright, Yunker; Excused, 7--Cate, Elmer, Evans, Hartman, Nguyen D, Nguyen H, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Smith G, Wallan.

House of Representatives

4/3/2025

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

Senate

4/3/2025

Referred to Labor and Business.

Senate