Update on Senate Bill 1045 (OL 2010. Ch. 102) which amends Oregon Revised Statute 659A.885 that restricts employer’s use of credit history in employment decisions

The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries published its final administrative rules regarding Senate Bill 1045 (OL 2010. Ch. 102). The regulations go into effect July 1, 2010. The Oregon Revised Statute 659A.885 specifically prohibits an employer from obtaining or using credit history for employment purposes of an applicant or employee unless that credit history information is “substantially job-related, and the employer’s reasons for the use of such information are disclosed to the employee or prospective employee in writing.” The state of Oregon set up a hotline (at 971-673-0824) to explain the new regulations. The regulations can also be viewed online at http://www.oregon.gov/BOLI/LEGAL/docs/RulesSoS0052010.pdf