Oregon HB4089 expands the crime of theft of services to include nonpayment of wages and strengthens penalties for labor contractor violations.

Oregon HB4089 expands the definition of theft of services to include nonpayment of wages, salary, or compensation to employees and independent contractors. It also strengthens penalties for using an unlicensed labor contractor and for using a contractor's license number to deceive the public. The bill mandates criminal background checks for home health and in-home care agencies before hiring or contracting individuals who will have direct contact with clients or patients.

Oregon HB4089 expands the crime of theft of services to include nonpayment of wages and strengthens penalties for labor contractor violations.

Oregon HB4089 expands the definition of theft of services to include nonpayment of wages, salary, or compensation to employees and independent contractors. It also strengthens penalties for using an unlicensed labor contractor and for using a contractor's license number to deceive the public. The bill mandates criminal background checks for home health and in-home care agencies before hiring or contracting individuals who will have direct contact with clients or patients.