Definitions for ORS 659A.124, 659A.127 and 659A.130
Source:
Section 659A.122 — Definitions for ORS 659A.124, 659A.127 and 659A.130, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659A.html
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(formerly 659.400, then 659A.100)
Notes of Decisions
As major life activity, “employment” means work involved rather than employment in general or specific position. Winnett v. City of Portland, 118 Or App 437, 847 P2d 902 (1993)
Whether individual is disabled person is determined in light of mitigating measures available to counteract or ameliorate individual’s impairment. Washburn v. Columbia Forest Products, Inc., 340 Or 469, 134 P3d 161 (2006)
Driving, by itself, is not a “major life activity.” Livingston v. Fred Meyer Stores, Inc., 567 F. Supp. 2d 1265 (D. Or. 2008)
Exclusion for drugs taken under supervision of licensed health care professional from definition for “illegal use of drugs” does not apply to use of medical marijuana. Emerald Steel Fabricators, Inc. v. BOLI, 348 Or 159, 230 P3d 518 (2010)
Law Review Citations
16 WLR 535 (1979); 22 WLR 529, 542 (1986)