103: Oregon Leave Laws: Basic Compliance Obligations

2 credit hours

Oregon's leave laws are complex and have undergone significant changes recently. If your organization has 25 or more employees in Oregon and you're new to navigating family and medical leave or just trying to keep pace with the latest updates, this class is designed for you. We’ll break down Paid Leave Oregon (PLO), Oregon’s Family Leave Act (OFLA), and the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to give you the essential knowledge for staying compliant with these intricate laws.

You’ll learn about:

• Covered employers and employees
• Reasons for taking leave
• Employee rights and protections
• Calculating and tracking leave
• Required employer notices
• Rules surrounding medical verifications
• Addressing employee abuse of leave
• Return to work and reinstatement rights
• Interactions between OFLA, FMLA, and PLO