protected and medical leaves

NEED TO TAKE A LEAVE OF ABSENCE?

Family Medical Leave Act (休假), Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA), and/or Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)/Paid Leave Oregon (巴解组织) may be an option for you. 


requesting protected leave is a three step process:

Step 1: Notify 人力资源

You must provide your employer with a notice of intent to use protected leave benefits at least 30 days in advance of your need for leave (as required by the Oregon Employment Department).

To provide notice, please click here.

  • In the instance of an emergency/unforeseen circumstance, you need to contact HR within 24 hours of the event and submit the above form within 3 days of starting the leave.

Step 2: Complete required leave documentation

人力资源 will reach out to you within 5 days of submitting your notification (step 1) and provide required paperwork:

  • Medical Leave Request (complete and return as soon as possible).

  • Certification of Health Care Provider (complete the employee portion and give to your medical professional).

Step 3: Return Medical Certification

It is your responsibility to make sure that the Certification of Health Care Provider document is returned to HR.

  • Some medical providers will fax the form directly to HR.

  • Kaiser will put the form into your employee portal; you will need to download and share with HR.

可选步骤4: Initiate a Paid Leave Oregon claim with The Standard

Accessing paid leave through The Standard is an optional benefit for eligible employees.

  • Call The Standard’s services center: 866-756-8115  (Mon-Fri, 5am-5pm).

  • Reference: Oregon City School District #62, Policy # 762217.

  • Complete the paperwork that is sent from The Standard and return it directly to them.

离开资格

休假

  • Worked for employer for at least 12 months;

  • 至少有1个,250 hours of service for the employer during the 12-month period immediately preceding the leave

OFLA

  • Worked for employer for at least 180 days;

  • Has worked an average of 25 hours per week for 180 days immediately preceding the leave (excluding parental leave)

PFML /巴解组织

  • 在俄勒冈州工作;

  • Earned at least $1,000 during the 12-month period immediately preceding the leave

When can i take protected medical leave?

  • Own serious health condition*

  • Caring for someone with a serious health condition* (Spouse/Domestic Partner, 儿子/女儿, 父亲/母亲, Grandparent/Grandchild)

  • Parental Leave / Pregnancy Disability

  • Taking custody or Placement of an Adopted or Foster Child

  • Sick Child Leave* (OFLA only)

  • Extended bereavement (OFLA only)

  • Bonding with child (PFML /巴解组织 only)

  • Seeking help for yourself or a minor dependent, related to domestic violence, 骚扰, 性侵犯, or stalking (PFML /巴解组织 only)

**Medical Certification must be provided**

frequently asked questions

  • You can take up to 12 weeks (60 days) in a 1-year period.

  • -You can take protected medical leave as Continuous or Intermittent.

    -For 休假/OFLA, intermittent leave can be taken in full days or partial days.

  • -These are not paid leaves but we can use your accrued leave to keep you in a paid status.

    -带薪休假; file a claim for 巴解组织 with The Standard.

  • Your job and benefits are protected while you are on an approved 休假/OFLA leave.

  • You need to apply for a leave at least 30 days before taking it. In an emergency situation, you must contact HR within 24 hours of the event and 提交书面通知 within 3 days of starting the leave.

For more information, please contact 人力资源:

雾施耐德

有雾的.schneider@orecity.k12.or.us

503-785-8411