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
Supporting Documents
Work Group Members
