When a worker arrives at a place of employment pursuant to OAR 839-015-0502(1), and work is not available to that worker within 30 days of the date the work was represented to begin, the contractor shall:

1. (1) Refund to the worker, all sums paid to the contractor by the worker.

2. (2) Provide to the worker cash or a negotiable instrument in an amount sufficient to pay for one of the following circumstances:

   1. (a) The cost of transportation, including the cost of meals and lodging while in transit, to return the worker to the place where the worker left as a result of the recruitment or solicitation; or
   2. (b) At the option of the worker, the cost of transportation, including meals and lodging while in transit to any other worksite selected by the worker, but no greater amount need be paid than the amount specified in subsection (a) of this section.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 164, 165, 651, 658.440(2)(c) & 962

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 658.440(2)(c)

History

BL 3-1990, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-90