OAR 839-017-0300
Waiver from Requirement to Use Word “Agency” or “Agencies” as Part of Name of Employment Agency

(1)

Employment agencies desiring to apply for a waiver from the use of the word “agency” or “agencies” as required by ORS 658.195 (Giving false information or making false representations)(4) may do so by submitting an application to the Bureau of Labor and Industries.

(2)

Applications for a waiver will be in writing and on forms provided by the Bureau of Labor and Industries. All completed applications will be mailed or delivered to the Licensing Unit, Wage and Hour Division, Bureau of Labor and Industries, 800 NE Oregon #32, Portland, Oregon, 97232.

(3)

Applicants for waivers must clearly and concisely state each and every situation and each and every reason for desiring not to use the word “agency” or “agencies.” All such reasons must be in writing and appear on the application form or attachments thereto.

(4)

When granting or denying an application for a waiver, the Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designated representative, will consider the following circumstances:

(a)

Whether the name of the agency will convey to the public that an employment agency rather than an employer is involved when the word “agency” or “agencies” is not used;

(b)

Whether descriptive language proposed to be used by the agency in conjunction with its licensed name will convey to the public that an employment agency rather than an employer is involved when the word “agency” or “agencies” is not used;

(c)

Whether advertising materials are directed toward the public or employers;

(d)

Whether signs are used primarily for identification purposes rather than advertising;

(e)

Whether forms used by the agency are internal in nature and not normally seen by the applicant for employment;

(f)

Other situations and circumstances as may be appropriate.

(5)

The Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designated representative, will consider any and all the circumstances set forth in section (4) of this rule when granting or denying an application.

(6)

The Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designated representative will specify each and every reason for denying an application and each and every condition on approval of the application, if any.

Source: Rule 839-017-0300 — Waiver from Requirement to Use Word "Agency" or "Agencies" as Part of Name of Employment Agency, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=839-017-0300.

839‑017‑0004
Definitions Generally 839‑017‑0011
Contents of Contracts between Employment Agencies and Applicants for Employment 839‑017‑0012
Additional Requirements for Contracts between Employment Agencies and Applicants for Employment 839‑017‑0013
Contract Requirements When Employment Compensation Is Based on Commission 839‑017‑0025
Contract Clauses or Statements That Are Not Required but May Be Included 839‑017‑0030
Refunds to Applicants 839‑017‑0031
Oral Agreements or Additions to Contracts Prohibited 839‑017‑0032
Record of Contracts 839‑017‑0040
Fee Paid Positions 839‑017‑0045
Addendum to Contract to Provide Specific Terms for Payment 839‑017‑0051
Definitions for Job Order and Job Referral Document Rules 839‑017‑0052
Bona Fide Job Order Requirements 839‑017‑0053
When an Exploratory Job Order/Interview Is Considered to Be Given 839‑017‑0054
Identification by Agency to Employer and Accepting Fee Paid Orders 839‑017‑0060
Information Required to Be Contained in a Job Order 839‑017‑0070
Job Referral Documents 839‑017‑0071
Job Referral Documents to Include Expiration of Referral Information 839‑017‑0072
Applicants Required to Receive Job Referral Documents 839‑017‑0101
Fee Earned by Agency Responsible for Placement 839‑017‑0102
Determination of Agency Entitled to Fee 839‑017‑0103
Definitions for the Purpose of Solving Interagency Disputes 839‑017‑0151
Interest, Fees, or Other Charges Allowed as Credits for Permanent Employment Lasting Less Than 90 Days 839‑017‑0152
Interest, Fees, and Other Charges May Be Prorated 839‑017‑0153
Agencies Required to Make Effort to Procure Necessary Information for Making Rebates 839‑017‑0177
Publication of False, Misleading, or Fraudulent Information Prohibited 839‑017‑0178
Advertising Must Be Factual 839‑017‑0180
Advertising Deemed False or Misleading 839‑017‑0271
Enforcement Actions against Bonds or Deposits Generally 839‑017‑0272
Filing Claims Against Bonds or Letters of Credit Maintained by the Employment Agency 839‑017‑0274
Violations for Which a Civil Penalty May Be Imposed 839‑017‑0275
Violations Separate and Distinct 839‑017‑0276
Definition of “Acting Knowingly” 839‑017‑0277
Criteria to Determine Civil Penalty to Be Imposed 839‑017‑0280
Schedule of Civil Penalties to Be Imposed 839‑017‑0300
Waiver from Requirement to Use Word “Agency” or “Agencies” as Part of Name of Employment Agency 839‑017‑0376
Disputes Between Agencies and Their Employees 839‑017‑0476
Time for Maintenance of Records 839‑017‑0477
Method of Maintaining Records 839‑017‑0500
Contracts Between Employment Listing Services and Individuals 839‑017‑0505
Fees Charged by Employment Listing Services 839‑017‑0510
Confirmation of Position Availability by Employment Listing Services 839‑017‑0515
Employment Listing Services Required to be Registered 839‑017‑0520
Employment Listing Service Fee Forfeiture Provisions
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 839-017-0300’s source at or​.us