Oregon Secretary of State

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Employment Relations Board

Present Duties

Old Garfield School Building
The Old Garfield School Building in Salem houses the central offices of the Employment Relations Board. (Oregon State Archives Scenic Images collection​)
The board resolves labor relations disputes for an estimated 3,000 different employers and 250,000 employees in the public and private sectors under its jurisdiction. The board administers the collective bargaining law that covers public employees of the state of Oregon and its cities, counties, school districts and other local governments; hears and decides appeals from state employees concerning personnel actions; and administers the collective bargaining law that regulates private employers who are not covered by the National Labor Relations Act.​
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Contact Information

Phone: 503-378-3807
Contact: Adam Rhynard​, Board Chair
Administrative Rules Coordinator: See Contact List for Employment Relations Board​

Legal & Legislative Information

Statutory Authority: ORS Chapters 240, 663; ORS 243.650-243.806, 662.010-662.455
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