Oregon Paid Family Leave

Oregon will become the 8th state in the nation to offer paid family and medical leave AND the first in nation to offer 100% wage replacement who earned at least $1,000 in the year prior to claiming their benefit.

Modeled after Oregon’s unemployment insurance program, Oregon’s paid family leave law guarantees every Oregon workers 12 weeks of paid leave for family purposes. The state will also offer safe leave for victims of domestic abuse, stalking, sexual assault or harassment.

If the covered individual is pregnant, has given birth, or has health issues related to childbirth, they may be able to take up to two additional weeks for a total of 14 weeks.

How much does Oregon paid leave pay?

Weekly paid leave compensation is based on the relation of the employee’s pay to the average weekly wage — capped at a maximum benefit of 120% of the average weekly wage . That’s approximately $1,692.

How do I claim paid leave in Oregon?

Employees may apply for benefits online through the Oregon Employment Department’s new online system called Frances Online  ¹. If you can’t access Frances Online, call (833) 854-0166.

Oregon Employment Department 
Paid Leave Oregon