Paid Leave Oregon is finalizing new administrative rules that will change employer response timelines and the amount of information employers will receive about approved PLO claims.
Beginning January 1, 2025, employers will have 5 days to respond to the questionnaire PLO sends when an employee files a PLO claim. This is a change from the current time frame, which is 10 days. The questionnaire requests information about the employee’s job status, whether they are eligible for or are receiving workers’ compensation benefits, and if they provided notice that they would be applying to PLO. Due to the reduction in time frame, employers may consider electing to receive the questionnaire in Frances Online instead of by mail. Employers can set their preferred method of communication in their Frances Online account.
Starting in early 2025 (the exact date is yet to be announced) PLO will also begin providing additional information when employers are notified of a PLO claim’s approval.
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Employers will receive the weekly benefit amount that the employee will receive from PLO, which may assist in determining the amount of company-provided paid leave needed to supplement employees’ weekly benefit amounts.
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Frances Online will show employers the amount of leave an employee took each week. This will assist employers in managing intermittent leave, as employers will be able to determine whether days are covered by PLO.
Cascade will continue to monitor these new rules. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We’re here for you!