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Paid Family and Medical Leave
Purpose And Scope
This policy describes the benefits and processes for taking leave under Oregon Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML). This policy applies to all qualified employees.
Authority
This policy is established by the County Administrator’s administrative rule-making authority pursuant to County Code 2.09.060.E.
General Policy
PFML is a mandatory, statewide insurance program that provides eligible employees up to 12 weeks of paid leave (up to 14 for pregnancy-related reasons) for medical, family and safety reasons.
Definitions
See Appendix A.
Policy Guidelines
What PFML provides
- A qualified employee is entitled to up to 12 weeks of paid leave per benefit year in any combination of family, medical and safe leave. A qualified employee is also entitled to an additional two weeks of paid leave for limitations related to pregnancy.
- Leave may be taken in increments equal to one workday or one workweek.
Eligibility for PFML
All employees can apply for these benefits from the first day of employment with the County, including full-time, part-time, and temporary workers. Elected officials are not eligible for PFML.
To qualify for PFML you must:
- Be an employee of Clackamas County performing work in Oregon;
- Take leave for a qualifying reason;
- Apply for benefits;
- Not exceed your maximum paid leave and benefit amounts under the law in the active benefit year; and
- Not receive workers’ compensation or unemployment benefits during the same period for which you are seeking PFML benefits.
Qualifying Reasons For PFML benefits
An eligible employee can take PFML benefits for any of the following reasons:
