Bill > HB4093

This bill aims to enhance protections for individuals with disabilities by directing the Bureau of Labor and Industries to create informational materials for employers and employees regarding reasonable accommodation, which refers to necessary adjustments to enable a qualified person with a disability to perform job duties. It also prohibits employers from preventing an employee from having an authorized support person, such as a colleague or advocate, present during discussions about reasonable accommodation, provided the support person maintains confidentiality and does not disrupt the meeting. Furthermore, the bill extends the prohibition against discrimination in government services, programs, and activities to local governments, meaning cities and counties must also ensure equal access for people with disabilities. Finally, it prevents employers from using minimum physical requirements in job postings unless those requirements are directly linked to the essential functions of the job, ensuring that such requirements are relevant and not used to unfairly screen out qualified individuals with disabilities.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/HB4093