You must provide notice of your intent to take leave as follows:
At least 30 days before a regular session; and As soon as possible when it is apparent that a special or emergency session will be called. At the conclusion of the leave of absence, you must apply to be restored to employment within the following timeframes: 15 days after adjournment sine die of the regular legislative session; or Five days after the assignment is completed, if the leave is for a lesser period than a regular session. Upon application, you will be restored to your previous position or, if such position no longer exists, to a similar position without loss of seniority, the right to participate in insurance, or any other employment benefits.
Restoration may be denied if:
You fail to apply for restoration within the required timelines; or The Company's circumstances have changed during your leave of absence so that restoration is impossible or unreasonable. The Company will not retaliate or discriminate against employees who request or take leave in accordance with this policy. Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Oregon’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (PFMLI) program, more commonly known as Paid Leave Oregon, allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid family, medical, and safe leave per benefit year. The program is administered by the Oregon Employment Department (OED) and funded through payroll taxes.
Eligibility
To be eligible for PFMLI benefits, you must have earned at least $1,000 in wages in the previous year.
Reasons for Leave
If eligible, you may take leave under the PFMLI program for the following reasons:
Family leave: o To care for a family member with a serious health condition;
o To care for and bond with a new child after birth, adoption, or foster care placement; or o To participate in the legal process required for placement of a foster child or the adoption of a child. Medical leave: For your own serious health condition. Safe leave: If you or your minor child is a survivor of sexual assault, domestic violence, harassment, or stalking, to obtain legal or law enforcement assistance, seek medical treatment or recover from injuries, obtain counseling or support services, or relocate or take other steps to secure your (or your child’s) health and safety.
Family member means:
Your spouse or domestic partner;
Your child or your child’s spouse or domestic partner; Your parent or your parent’s spouse or domestic partner; Your sibling or stepsibling, or their spouse or domestic partner; Your grandparent or your grandparent’s spouse or domestic partner; Your grandchild or your grandchild’s spouse or domestic partner; or Any individual related by blood or affinity whose close association with you is the equivalent of a family relationship.
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