Paid Leave Oregon Bulletin
August 2023 Bulletin - 08/15/2023
Aug 15, 2023
August Spotlight: Employees, Apply Now For Paid Leave using Frances Online!
Paid Leave applications for employees started Aug. 14
Oregon employees started applying for Oregon benefits on Aug. 14, 2023, in the new system Frances Online. The fastest way to apply is through Frances Online.
Paid Leave Oregon covers paid family leave, medical leave, and safe leave for working Oregonians.
Benefits start Sept. 3, but the program is accepting applications in Frances Online early to allow enough time to process initial claims. Initial benefit payments start about two weeks after Sept. 3. Employees can apply through Frances Online in English and Spanish.
At the earliest, you can send your application 30 days before you start your leave. At the latest, you can send it 30 days after you start your leave. If you apply too early or too late, Paid Leave may deny your application.
If circumstances outside of your control prevent you from sending your application during this 60-day time frame, Paid Leave may accept your application up to one year after the start of your leave.
Paper form applications are on our website available to download in multiple languages. If you want to send a paper application but can’t access our website, please call us for assistance. Please be aware that paper applications may take longer for you to receive a response.
You can mail the completed paper application form to:
Attn: Paid Leave Oregon
Oregon Employment Department
875 Union St. NE
Salem, OR 97311
New Resources Available
Our new employee toolkit can help prepare you to apply for paid leave, including:
Benefits Calculator: Get an estimate of how much you will be paid while on leave.
Eligibility Quiz: Take this short quiz to find out if you’re eligible for Paid Leave.
What You Need to Apply for Benefits Checklist: A handy checklist to have when you apply for benefits.
Video on Preparing to Apply for Benefits in Frances Online: Watch a short video that shows the three steps you will need to apply using Frances Online.
Arabic and Korean languages added!
We are excited to announce our website is now available in both Arabic and Korean, in addition to six other languages. You can select these languages using the menu at the top right of each page.
Top questions from “Contact Us”
Visitors to our website can use the “Contact Us” button to ask questions about Paid Leave. Here are answers to two common questions.
1. Question: Can I receive paid leave benefits before Sept. 3, 2023?
Answer: No, paid leave benefits are not available before Sept. 3, 2023.
2. Question: Has there been an update on Senate Bill 999 and how OFLA, FMLA and Paid Leave will align?
Answer: Senate Bill 999 (SB 999) passed during the recent legislative session, and the governor signed it into law in June.
The goal of the bill was to align Paid Leave Oregon regulations with the Bureau of Labor and Industry (BOLI) regulations for Oregon Family Leave Act to make things easier for working Oregonians and employers.
Our partnership with BOLI on the rules and aligning the programs remains active and ongoing. We will share information more about the implementation of this legislation as soon as we have it.
News and Events
Benefits Explained Virtual Series
If you are an employee or community member and want to learn more about Paid Leave Oregon benefits this is the series for you!
Join us 3 p.m. Aug. 24, 10 a.m. Aug. 26, 3 p.m. Aug. 31 and Sept. 7, 7 a.m. Sept. 14, and 3 p.m. Sept. 21 for a presentation and opportunity for questions and answers. All are welcome. ASL and Spanish interpretation provided. Please register in advance.
Paid Leave Oregon is coming to local communities!
Come visit Paid Leave Oregon staff at an event near you. Look for our table and come say hello. We are excited to meet you and answer your questions. Please check out the news and events page for the full list.
Salem: The Oregon State Fair— Aug. 25 through Sept. 4
Portland: (Previously rescheduled) Parental Leave in Practice Summit — Monday Sept. 11.
We are always looking for new opportunities to connect. Request an event using our website today.
Real Voices
We want to hear your stories about how Paid Leave Oregon will help you and your family. We will use these stories, using your first name only, on social media and marketing materials to show Oregonians what having paid leave will mean for you. Please email us your story at paidleaveconnect@employ.oregon.gov.
Opportunities to join Paid Leave Oregon and the Oregon Employment Department
Are you passionate about providing benefits to others and ensuring businesses, small employers, and employees are treated fairly? Consider joining the Paid Leave Oregon team. Additional Oregon Employment Department job openings are posted in Workday.
Contact Paid Leave Oregon
Form: Contact Us
Email: PaidLeave@Oregon.gov
Call: 833-854-0166 (toll-free)
