Applications for “Paid Leave Oregon” Open August 14
By Joe Hathaway on Monday, August 14th, 2023 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
SALEM – Oregonians can start applying for the new state paid leave program on Monday, August 14 online or by paper.
Employees that qualify for the program, ‘Paid Leave Oregon,’ will be able to take paid leave starting Sept. 3.
The Oregon Employment Department says it takes about two weeks after paid leave is approved to get a benefit payment, either by direct deposit or prepaid credit card.
The program includes family leave for such things as bonding with a new child or caring for a family member; medical leave for things like surgeries and ‘safe leave’ for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, harassment or stalking.
The employment department is projecting about 41,000 claims right away and 12,000 claims per month on average.
Visit https://paidleave.oregon.gov/ for more information.
