ORS 657B.015 Benefit eligibility

Family and medical leave insurance benefits are available to any of the following during a period of family leave, medical leave or safe leave:

An eligible employee who:

During the base year or alternate base year, as applicable, contributes to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund established under ORS 657B.430 in accordance with ORS 657B.150; and

Submits a claim for benefits in accordance with the requirements under ORS 657B.090;

A self-employed individual who:

Has earned at least $1,000 in taxable income during the base year; or

Has not earned at least $1,000 in taxable income during the base year, but who has earned at least $1,000 in taxable income during the alternate base year;

Elects coverage under ORS 657B.130;

During the base year or alternate base year, as applicable, contributes to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund established under ORS 657B.430 an amount determined by the Director of the Employment Department under ORS 657B.150; and

Submits a claim for benefits in accordance with the requirements under ORS 657B.090; or

An employee of a tribal government, if:

The employee has earned at least $1,000 in wages during the base year; or

The employee has not earned at least $1,000 in wages during the base year, but has earned at least $1,000 in wages during the alternate base year;

The tribal government elects coverage for its employees under ORS 657B.130;

During the base year or alternate base year, as applicable, the employee and tribal government contribute to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund established under ORS 657B.430 an amount determined by the director under ORS 657B.150; and

Submits a claim for benefits in accordance with the requirements under ORS 657B.090. [2019 c.700 §3; 2023 c.292 §4]

Sec. 16. (2) The amendments to ORS 657B.015, 657B.030, 657B.090 and 657B.210 by sections 3, 4, 7 and 14 of this 2023 Act apply to benefits paid or made available on or after September 3, 2023.