Oregon Revised Statutes Human Services; Juvenile Code; Corrections § 410.612

(1) For purposes of collective bargaining under ORS 243.650 to 243.782, the Home Care Commission is the employer of record for home care workers.

(2) Except as provided in ORS 410.614 and 410.619, home care workers may not be considered to be employees of the State of Oregon, an area agency or other public agency.

(3) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall represent the commission in collective bargaining negotiations with the certified or recognized exclusive representatives of all appropriate bargaining units of home care workers. The department is authorized to agree to terms and conditions of collective bargaining agreements on behalf of the commission and the Department of Human Services.