Representatives from the Ombuds Office for Oregon Workers will be holding two events in September to meet with Spanish-speaking workers to help them understand their rights, benefits, protections, and responsibilities.
The Ombuds Office serves as an independent advocate for workers by helping them with the workers’ compensation system and workplace safety and health laws and rules.
“It is extremely important for workers to know that there are people available to help them for free,” said Ombuds for Oregon Workers Barbra Anderson. “Workers have the right to a safe and healthy workplace. We can help them understand their rights, benefits, protections, and responsibilities.”
The Ombuds staff will be available for Spanish-speaking workers on the following dates:
- Saturday, Sept. 7: Gresham Library, 385 NW Miller Ave., Gresham, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 25: Newport Library, 35 NW Nye St., Newport, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Workers can get answers to their questions and free help with:
- Raising workplace safety and health concerns
- Reporting an on-the-job accident
- Filing a workers’ compensation claim
- Time-loss and medical benefits
- Returning to work after an injury
- Workers’ compensation disputes or appeals
The Ombuds staff is also available by calling 800-927-1271 (toll-free) or visiting oregon.gov/dcbs/oow.
Contact information
Mark Peterson, communications director
971-283-5405
Mark.Peterson@dcbs.oregon.gov
