Who must post the 2024 Paid Leave Oregon Peel ‘N Post?
- All Oregon employers must display the current Paid Leave Oregon posting in each building or worksite in an area that is accessible to and regularly frequented by employees.
- Employers with remote employees must provide, by hand, regular mail, or via electronic delivery, a copy of the Paid Leave Oregon posting to each of its remote workers.
- The Paid Leave Oregon posting must be displayed or provided in the language(s) the employer typically uses to communicate with the employees.
- (OAR 471-070-1300)
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 to the Paid Leave Oregon posting 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. The definition of base year can be found online.
- Employees can apply for Paid Leave benefits online or by downloading and completing a paper application. Application links are provided.
- Employees can appeal a denial of benefits to the Oregon Employment Department (OED).
- On Spanish Paid Leave Oregon, updated contact information and the link for Paid Leave Oregon’s new Spanish-language website.
How are employees protected under the Paid Leave law (ORS chapter 657B)?
- An employer may not deny, interfere with, or discriminate against an employee for taking Paid Leave.
- A employer may not retaliate or discriminate against an employee for inquiring about their Paid Leave rights or for otherwise exercising their rights under the law.
- An employee who believes that their employer has violated their Paid Leave rights may file a civil action against their employer or file a complaint with the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI).