Or. Admin. R. 839-005-0080 - Determining whether Credit History Is Substantially Job-Related

(1) The determination of whether credit history information is substantially job-related must be evaluated with respect to the position for which the individual is being considered or holds.

(2) Credit history information of an applicant or employee is substantially job-related if:

(a) An essential function of the position at issue requires access to financial information not customarily provided in a retail transaction that is not a loan or extension of credit. Financial information customarily provided in a retail transaction includes information related to the exchange of cash, checks and credit or debit card numbers; or

(b) The position at issue is one for which an employer is required to obtain credit history as a condition of obtaining insurance or a surety or fidelity bond.

Notes

Or. Admin. R. 839-005-0080

BLI 16-2010, f. 6-1-10, cert. ef. 7-1-10; BLI 8-2011, f. 10-13-11, cert. ef. 10-14-11; BLI 14-2013, f. & cert. ef. 12-30-13; BLI 11-2015, f. & cert. ef. 8/4/2015

Stat. Auth.: ORS 659A.805

Stats. Implemented: ORS 659A.320