# ORS § 658.008: 658.008 Purpose

> Oregon · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T51_C658_S658.008

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 658.008
- **Heading:** 658.008 Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 51 / Chapter 658 / Section 658.008

## Text

The purpose of ORS 658.005 (Definitions for ORS 658.005 to 658.245) to 658.245 (Actions upon agency bonds or letters of credit) is to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the people of Oregon in their dealings with employment agencies. To accomplish this purpose the Legislative Assembly intends:

(1) To provide a procedure for determining where employment agencies will be operated in this state.

(2) To assure the public that persons operating employment agencies in this state are of good character and responsibility.

(3) To assure the public that the practices and procedures of employment agencies will result in individuals acquiring and retaining employment reasonably suited to their skills and needs.

(4) To regulate the circumstances under which charges for services may be charged or collected by employment agencies, but not to include the setting of maximum permanent fees in schedules published by employment agencies.

(5) To provide for the administration and enforcement of ORS 658.005 (Definitions for ORS 658.005 to 658.245) to 658.245 (Actions upon agency bonds or letters of credit) by the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries. [1973 c.678 §24; 1981 c.318 §2; 1997 c.55 §3]

Source: Section 658.008 — Purpose , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors658.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

## Nearby sections

- [ORS § 658.005 658.005 Definitions for ORS 658.005 to 658.245](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T51_C658_S658.005.md)
- [ORS § 658.008 658.008 Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T51_C658_S658.008.md)
- [ORS § 658.015 658.015 Exemptions from ORS 658.005 to 658.245](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T51_C658_S658.015.md)
- [ORS § 658.019 658.019 Rehabilitation services agency exemption](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T51_C658_S658.019.md)
- [ORS § 658.065 658.065 Employment agency business not to be conducted in certain places](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T51_C658_S658.065.md)
- [ORS § 658.075 658.075 Agency to file security](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T51_C658_S658.075.md)
- [ORS § 658.078 658.078 Record keeping](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T51_C658_S658.078.md)
- [ORS § 658.115 658.115 Civil penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T51_C658_S658.115.md)
- [ORS § 658.125 658.125 Judicial review](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T51_C658_S658.125.md)
- [ORS § 658.145 658.145 Schedule of charges](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T51_C658_S658.145.md)
- [ORS § 658.155 658.155 Posting and furnishing schedule of charges](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T51_C658_S658.155.md)
- [ORS § 658.165 658.165 Order necessary before referral or charge to be made](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T51_C658_S658.165.md)
- [ORS § 658.168 658.168 Contract requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T51_C658_S658.168.md)
- [ORS § 658.172 658.172 Job referral requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T51_C658_S658.172.md)

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