Oregon labor bureau audit cites poor management for backlog of wage, civil rights claims
By Shaanth Nanguneri (Oregon Capital Chronicle)
Nov. 20, 2025 11:29 p.m.
The agency has historically served as a key resource for Oregonians who lack the resources for a lawyer, despite its struggle to clear a backlog of cases alleging civil rights violations and wage theft.
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