In response to legislation introduced by Rep. Jennifer Williamson in the 2017 session (HB 3087), Rep. Williamson and Sen. Kathleen Taylor convened a work group in January 2018 to examine issues concerning the development of a statewide paid family and medical leave program. Family and medical leave is protected time off from work for an employee to recover from a serious illness, care for a family member who is ill, or bond with a newborn or newly adopted child. The work group will prepare policy recommendations to the Senate Committee on Workforce and the House Committee on Early Childhood and Family Supports Committee on a legislative proposal in the 2019 legislative session.
You can find a roster of work group members below, and access documents that have been presented at work group meetings.
Staff Contact Information:Debra Maryanov, LPRO Analyst503-986-1503debra.maryanov@oregonlegislature.gov
Work Group Meeting Agendas, Summaries, and Handouts
Role of State Agencies Graphic
Agency Roles in Family and Medical Leave Insurance
Paid Family and Medical Leave Presentation from SAIF
National Paid Family and Medical Leave Premiums
Role of Private Insurers in Paid Family and Medical Leave Programs
Comments on Paid Family and Medical Leave Legislation - The Standard
National Paid Family and Medical Leave Legislation - Private Industry Perspective
PFML Components: Employee Eligibility Requirements
PFML Components: Employers Covered
PFML Components: Program Administration
PFML Components: Recordkeeping Requirements
PFML Components: Claims Processing
PFML Components: Employee Benefits
PFML Components: Employment Protections
PFML Components: Program Costs and Financing
Washington Paid Family Leave Act Small Business Support
PFML Scenarios from Business Stakeholders
PFML Scenarios from Labor Stakeholders
Cost Estimates of Oregon Paid Family and Medical Leave Work Group Scenarios Proposed by Work Group (Institute for Women's Policy Research)
Oregon Size of Firm by Establishment County – 1Q18
Private and Public Sector Jobs by County, 2017
Maps of Private and Public Employment by County
Revised Cost Estimates of Oregon Paid Family and Medical Leave Work Group Scenarios Proposed by Work Group (Institute for Women's Policy Research)
PFML Premium Withholdings and Maximum Benefits in Other States Table
Number of Jobs by Wage Range in Oregon, 2017
Oregon Employees by Firm Size
Expanded Table of Oregon Employees by Firm Size (adds employers with 500+ employees and breakout for agriculture sector)
PFML Scenarios 5-8 from Business Stakeholders
Oregon's Care Economy: The Case for Public Care Investment (January 2017)
Cost Estimates of Oregon Paid Family and Medical Leave Work Group Scenarios 5-8 Proposed by Business Representatives (Institute for Women's Policy Research)
Excerpt of FMLA 2012 Technical Report on Employee Retention Rates
Supporting Documents
Work Group Members
