All employees in Oregon are entitled to view their employment records, subject to the limitations contained in ORS 652.750. If an employee believes that payment calculations were made in error or that discriminatory conduct occurred, it is usually worthwhile to request employment records.
What exactly are employees entitled to? Under ORS 652.750(2), the employee can review all records used to determine:
- Qualification for Employment
- Promotions
- Compensation
- Disciplinary Action
- Termination
ORS 652.750(3) requires the employer to keep these records intact and produce them on demand for 60 days following termination of employment. The statute also requires, by implication, that employers keep records available during the course of employment, with a few exceptions.
The employer may charge for the records, but only a reasonable amount to recoup the actual cost of providing the records (photocopy charges, etc.)
