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Oregon Paid Family and Medical Leave (Paid Leave Oregon)

Paid Leave Oregon provides wage replacement benefits to workers who need time off to care for a family member with a serious health condition, bond with a new child, address domestic violence or sexual assault situations (safe leave), or manage their own serious health condition. Jointly funded by employer and employee payroll contributions.

Up to 12 weeks of paid family leave and 12 weeks of paid medical leave per year (up to 16 weeks combined, or 18 weeks with pregnancy-related conditions). Uses a progressive wage replacement formula: 100% of average weekly wage up to 65% of the state average weekly wage, then 50% above that, with a maximum weekly benefit of $1,636.56 for benefit years beginning on or after July 6, 2025. Includes job protection for employees at employers with 25 or more workers. Both employers and employees contribute through payroll premiums (1% total contribution rate).

Eligibility

  • Must be a resident of OR
  • No income test required

Services

Up to 12 weeks of paid family leave and 12 weeks of paid medical leave per year (up to 16 weeks combined, or 18 weeks with pregnancy-related conditions). Uses a progressive wage replacement formula: 100% of average weekly wage up to 65% of the state average weekly wage, then 50% above that, with a maximum weekly benefit of $1,636.56 for benefit years beginning on or after July 6, 2025. Includes job protection for employees at employers with 25 or more workers. Both employers and employees contribute through payroll premiums (1% total contribution rate).

How to apply

Apply online or find more information at the official program page.

  • fmla (companion): Paid Leave Oregon can run concurrently with FMLA leave