(2) As a part of the public policy to encourage public service, an employer may not discharge or threaten to discharge, intimidate or coerce any employee by reason of the employee’s service or scheduled service as a member or prospective member of the Legislative Assembly.
(3) The member or prospective member may not be subject to discipline or harassment or placed at any employment disadvantage as a consequence of the leave of absence. It is an unlawful employment practice under ORS chapter 659A for a member or prospective member to be subject to discipline or harassment or placed at any employment disadvantage as a consequence of any leave of absence related to regular or special session attendance or duties. A member or prospective member may file a complaint with the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries under ORS 659A.820, or a civil action under ORS 659A.885, alleging violation of this subsection. [1957 c.549 §1; 1989 c.1066 §2; 1991 c.454 §1; 2001 c.621 §69; 2005 c.199 §2]