Oregon
Background Checks
Important background check guidelines and information regarding national criminal background checks, criminal record checks, criminal history checks, court and MVR fees in the state of Oregon.
State Laws in Oregon
Need To Run Background Screenings in Oregon?
Hire Image provides comprehensive Oregon background checks including the following:
- Employment background checks
- Criminal background checks
- Drug screening tests
- Educational verifications
- Driving record searches
- Ban the Box/Fair Chance Hiring Rules
Currently, Oregon, as well as the city of Portland, have “Ban the Box” rules. All employers are prohibited from excluding an applicant from an initial interview solely because of a past criminal conviction.
- Credit History Bans
Currently, Oregon has a statewide Credit History Ban. Employers are prohibited from using credit history or a credit report when making employment related decisions.
- Medical or Recreational Marijuana Laws
Currently, Oregon allows the use and possession of Marijuana by individuals for medical purposes by qualifying patients. Employers are specifically not required to permit or accommodate the use of marijuana in the workplace. Persons 21 of years or older may possess, use, gift, and purchase Marijuana for recreational use at home or on private property. Marijuana may not be used in public places.
- Salary History Bans
Currently, Oregon has a statewide Salary History Ban. Employers are prohibited from screening job applicants based on current or past compensation; determining compensation based on current or past compensation of a prospective employee; and asking applicants about their salary history or seeking the information from other employers.
- Oregon Access Fees
Oregon County Criminal Search Access Fees
No County Access Fees
Oregon Statewide Criminal Search Access Fees
Oregon Statewide Access Fee $5.00
Oregon MVR Access Fees
Oregon MVR Access Fee $13.50
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