Or. Admin. R. 839-014-0620 - Other Access to Telephone
(1)
When employees occupy housing that is owned or controlled by the employer, the
employer shall ensure that employees occupying the housing have reasonable
access to an operating telephone for the private use of the employees. The
telephone must be located within a two mile radius of the farm worker housing
as measured by the most direct route by road or foot path from the housing to
the place where the telephone is located.
(2) When the telephone designated by the
employer for personal use of the employees is located in the employer's
residence or place of business, the employer may establish reasonable rules for
the private use of the telephone by the employees. If the employer establishes
such rules, the employer shall post a copy of the rules in a conspicuous place
where all occupants can easily view them. The rules established by the employer
shall be in English and in the language used by the employer to communicate
with the employees.
(3) If a
dispute arises regarding the terms of access established by the employer, the
or the court if a private action has been filed, shall determine whether the
terms of access to the telephone are reasonable.
(4) In making a determination, the
commissioner will consider:
(a) Any
circumstances presented by the employer in support of the employer's
position;
(b) Any circumstances
presented by the employee in support of the employee's position;
(c) The number of employees occupying the
housing;
(d) The location of the
housing;
(e) Any other relevant
information.
Notes
Stat. Auth.: ORS 164, ORS 165, ORS 651, ORS 658 & ORS 962
Stats. Implemented: ORS 659.280 - ORS 659.295
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