Or. Admin. R. 839-014-0040 – Character, Competence and Reliability

The character, competence and reliability contemplated by ORS 658.705 to 658.850 and these rules includes, but is not limited to, consideration of:

(1) A person’s record of conduct in relations with workers, farmers and others with whom the person conducts business.
(2) A person’s reliability in adhering to the terms and conditions of any contract or agreement between the person and those with whom the person conducts business.
(3) A person’s timeliness in paying all debts owed including advances and wages.
(4) Whether a person has unsatisfied judgments or felony convictions.
(5) Whether a person has been refused a bond.
(6) Whether a person has paid worker’s compensation insurance premium payments when due.
(7) Whether a person has violated any provision of ORS 658.405 to 658.850 or the rules adopted thereunder.
(8) Whether a person has employed an agent who has had a farm or forest labor contractor license denied, suspended, revoked or not renewed or who has otherwise violated any provisions of ORS 658.405 to 658.485.
(9) Whether a person has failed to notify the Bureau of any change in the circumstances under which a license was issued.
(10) Whether a person has repeatedly denied access to a farm worker camp to representatives of the Wage and Hour Division who are seeking access in connection with the enforcement of ORS Chapter 658.

ORS 164, 165, 651, 658 & 962

ORS 658.705 - 658.850

BL 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 1-9-96
BL 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-90