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OR HB2825
Relating to preferences for veterans in public employment selection processes.
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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: This Act updates the laws about how public employers should give priority to veterans when hiring for jobs. If they choose not to hire a veteran, they have to write down their reasons in certain situations. If a veteran or disabled veteran thinks they were treated unfairly, they must first try to solve the problem with BOLI before they can take action. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.3). Modifies law regarding the requirement that a public employer grant preference to a veteran or disabled veteran in the selection process for a civil service position. Requires evidence of eligi- bility and disability to be provided at the time of application. Sets forth processes for granting one or more preferences. Allows a public employer to exercise discretion not to appoint a qualified veteran or disabled veteran to a civil service position based solely on the veteran’s or disabled veteran’s merits or qualification in the final stage of the selection process. Requires a public employer to provide writ- ten reasons for not appointing a veteran or disabled veteran to a position under certain circum- stances. Requires an aggrieved veteran or disabled veteran to exhaust nonjudicial remedies with the Bureau of Labor and Industries before filing a civil action for an unlawful employment practice.
AI Summary
This bill updates Oregon's laws regarding veteran preferences in public employment selection processes. It establishes a comprehensive framework for how public employers must consider veterans and disabled veterans when filling civil service positions. The bill defines key terms like "veteran," "disabled veteran," and "civil service position," and creates a detailed process for applying veteran preferences during hiring. Under the new law, veterans will receive additional points during initial application screening and subsequent application examinations, with disabled veterans receiving even more substantial preference points. Public employers are required to add points to veterans' scores or advance their ranking, though they are not obligated to automatically hire a veteran. If a public employer chooses not to hire a qualified veteran, they must provide written explanations for their decision. The bill also requires veterans to provide documentation of their service and disability status at the time of application and mandates that any disputes first be handled through the Bureau of Labor and Industries before potential civil action. Importantly, the bill repeals previous sections of law related to veteran employment preferences and streamlines the existing regulations to create a more uniform and transparent system for veteran hiring preferences.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Labor and Workplace Standards with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. (on 01/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2825 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2825 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83800 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2825/Introduced |
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