1. (1) OR-OSHA and the employer are necessary parties in all contested cases under the Act.
2. (2) If an affected employee or authorized representative requests a hearing pursuant to ORS 654.078(2) or 654.056(5), or requests to become a party pursuant to ORS 654.290(2)(d) and OAR 438-085-0411, such affected employee or authorized representative shall be a necessary party.
3. (3) Any person considered necessary by the Administrative Law Judge for a full and final determination of the issues in a case may be added upon petition pursuant to OAR 438-085-0426.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 183.335, 654.056(5) & 656.726(5)

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 654.025, 654.078 & 654.290(2)(d)

History

WCB 3-1997, f. 12-12-97, cert. ef. 3-1-98
WCB 6-1977, f. 5-5-77, ef. 6-1-77
WCB 10-1974, f. 3-19-74, ef. 4-15-74