State ex rel. Nilsen v. Hemstreet

This appeal involves a question of statutory interpretation. The state, on relation of the Commissioner of the Oregon Bureau of Labor who is the assignee of nine wage claimants, filed a complaint in the circuit court to recover unpaid wages from the defendants pursuant to ORS 652.335 (1).

ORS 652.335 (1) provides:

“A person operating a commercial establishment where food is cooked and served who holds a dispenser’s license issued under ORS 472.110 is liable for all valid wage claims of individuals employed in the kitchen facilities and dining space of such establishment who are not employed by…