A wage subsidy may be requested by a worker as follows:

1. (1) The worker and employer must complete and sign Form 2190, “Preferred Worker Wage Subsidy Agreement,” and submit it to the division within three years of the date of hire.
2. (2) A preferred worker may use wage subsidy as many times as needed, up to a maximum total reimbursement of $40,000. A worker with an exceptional disability may use wage subsidy twice with no maximum total reimbursement rate. The maximum total reimbursement will be restored if there is a subsequent claim closure, and the worker is unable to return to regular work.
3. (3) If the employer at injury uses wage subsidy for a job, the worker may not use wage subsidy for the same job.

4. (4) A worker can use a second wage subsidy with the same employer for a new job if:

   1. (a) The majority of job duties have changed; and
   2. (b) At least one year has passed from the end of the first wage subsidy period.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 656.726(4) & 656.622

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 656.622

History

WCD 4-2016, f. 11-28-16, cert. ef. 1-1-17
WCD 3-2009, f. 12-1-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10
WCD 8-2007, f. 11-1-07, cert. ef. 12-1-07
WCD 8-2005, f. 12-6-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06
WCD 4-2005, f. 5-26-05, cert. ef. 7-1-05