Section 183.459 - Representation of home care worker by labor union representative(1) Notwithstanding ORS 8.690, 9.160 and 9.320, a home care worker or personal support worker, as defined in ORS 410.600, who is a party in a contested case hearing conducted by the Department of Human Services may be represented in the hearing by a labor union representative.(2) Notwithstanding ORS 8.690, 9.160 and 9.320, a family child care provider, as defined in ORS 329A.430, who is a party in a contested case hearing conducted by the Department of Early Learning and Care may be represented in the hearing by a labor union representative.(3) The hearing officer at a contested case hearing in which a labor union representative appears under the provisions of this section shall allow the representative to present evidence, examine and cross-examine witnesses and make arguments relating to the: (a) Application of statutes and rules to the facts in the contested case;(b) Actions taken by the agency in the past in similar situations;(c) Literal meaning of the statutes or rules at issue in the contested case;(d) Admissibility of evidence; and(e) Proper procedures to be used in the contested case hearing.Amended by 2023 Ch. 554, § 43, eff. 7/31/2023, op. 7/1/2023. 2009 c. 424, § 2; 2018 c. 75, § 9 183.459 was added to and made a part of 183.413 to 183.470 by legislative action but was not added to any other series. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.