| What’s new?
The Paid Leave Oregon posting has been updated to reflect recent legislative changes, clarify certain terms of the program, and provide links to updated online resources. Revisions include:
- Paid Leave can be used for the foster care placement of a child with the employee.
- Paid Leave can be used if an employee or their child is a victim of a bias crime.
- Paid Leave income eligibility is based on the employee’s earnings during their base year.
- Updated links to apply for Paid Leave benefits online or to download a paper application.
- Employees can appeal a denial of benefits to the Oregon Employment Department (OED).
- On Spanish Paid Leave Oregon, updated contact information and the link to Paid Leave Oregon’s new Spanish-language website.
Who must post?
- All Oregon employers must post the current Paid Leave Oregon posting in each building or worksite in an area that is accessible to and regularly frequented by employees.
- Employers must provide a copy of the Paid Leave Oregon posting to each of its remote employees.
- The Paid Leave Oregon posting must be posted or provided in the language(s) the employer typically uses to communicate with the employees. (OAR 471-070-1300)
If you already ordered or received your Oregon All-On-One Poster, Oregon Mobile Poster Pak, or Paid Leave Oregon Peel ‘N Post, you’re all set! There are no new changes and there is no need to order again!
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