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Untangling the Oregon Leave Quagmire – Answers to Common Compliance Questions in Light of Recent Legislative Changes

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If you have employees working in Oregon, chances are you have heard about Oregon’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program also known as Paid Leave Oregon (“PLO”). In addition to PLO, eligible Oregon employees may be...more

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Reminder for Employers: Big Changes to Paid Leave Oregon and OFLA Take Effect July 1, 2024

Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) and the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) will undergo significant changes as of July 1, 2024. The Oregon legislature passed a new law on March 20, 2024, to remedy questions about the interplay of...more

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Employers May Rescind Previously Protected Leave Under the Oregon Family Leave Act by June 1, 2024

On March 20, 2024, Governor Tina Kotek signed into law Senate Bill 1515, which eliminated some qualifying reasons for leave under the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) that overlapped with qualifying reasons for leave under Paid...more

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BOLI Issues Temporary Rule Requiring Employers to Issue Notices by June 1

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As July 1 draws near, Oregon employers continue to prepare for upcoming major changes to the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA). As a reminder, beginning July 1, 2024, certain employee leaves previously protected by OFLA will...more

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[Webinar] Embracing Change: A Guide to Oregon's Evolving Leave Laws Landscape - May 29th, 9:00 am - 10:30 am PDT

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Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) continues to shape the landscape of Oregon employment benefits since going into effect on September 3, 2023, and employers have faced ongoing challenges in navigating its complexities. In addition, the...more

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Oregon Family, Paid Leave Changes Effective July 1, 2024

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New Oregon law will change the administration of employee leaves for baby bonding and for a serious health condition. Since 2005, Oregon’s Family Leave Act (OFLA) has provided employees protected absences from work for...more

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Oregon Legislature Makes Significant Changes to OFLA and PLO

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The Oregon Legislature recently passed legislation that eliminates many redundancies between Paid leave Oregon (PLO) and Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA). These changes will help many employers breathe a sigh of relief. Since...more

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Governor Signs Sweeping Changes to Untangle Oregon’s Jumbled Leave Laws: Key Takeaways and a 5-Step Action Plan for Employers

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Governor Kotek signed a bill into law today harmonizing Oregon’s overlapping and confusing set of leave laws. The new framework distinguishes different types of leave events under the state’s various laws and stops those...more

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New Oregon Law (Mostly) Aligns OFLA and Paid Leave Oregon to Prevent Employees from Stacking Leave Benefits

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Since Paid Leave Oregon took effect on September 3, 2023, employees have been able to stack protected leave benefits leaving employers with staffing shortages and limited avenues to consolidate Oregon’s quagmire of leave...more

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Paid Leave Oregon Benefits Available Starting September 3, 2023

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More than four years since the passage of Oregon’s Paid Family Medical Leave Act into law, paid leave benefits will finally be available to Oregon employees starting September 3, 2023. Applications for benefits, toolkits and...more

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Oregon Passes Law to Align Oregon Family Leave Act and Paid Leave Oregon

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The projected start date for Paid Leave Oregon (PLO)—September 3, 2023—is just around the corner. As employers work to get their policies ready, one of the common questions is what to do when PLO does not align with the...more

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Oregon Employers Take Note: Legislature Amends OFLA and Oregon Paid Leave for Better Alignment

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Governor Kotek signed Oregon Senate Bill 999 into law on June 7, 2023, which amends the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) and Paid Leave Oregon (ORS Chapter 657B) and incorporates changes intended to better align the laws in...more

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Employee Paid Leave Benefits in Oregon May (Or May Not) Be Delayed Further

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As most Oregon employers are well aware by now, Oregon’s paid family and medical leave program, known as Paid Leave Oregon, is now underway—at least in part. Paid Leave Oregon is a mandatory statewide insurance program that...more

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BOLI Clarifies Intersection Between Paid Leave Oregon and the Oregon Family Leave Act

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As the start date for Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) draws nearer, employers continue to problem-solve how to implement the new law within Oregon’s complex system of leave laws. One such question that has arisen is what to do about...more

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[Webinar] Washington and Oregon Leave Programs - June 29th, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PT

Many employers and employees remain confused by the intricacies of Oregon and Washington state’s leave programs. In this webinar, our speakers will provide an overview of Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)...more

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