OregonRelating to laws concerning job-protected leave from work; and prescribing an effective date.
What it does
Specifies that the Bureau of Labor and Industries is responsible for certain administrative and regulatory oversight regarding certain provisions under the laws governing paid family and medical leave that relate to retaliation and discrimination. Directs the bureau to adopt any rules that are necessary to administer those provisions. Tolls the applicable statute of limitations periods for administrative complaints and civil actions alleging certain violations when a claimant has filed an appeal for review of a decision of the Director of the Employment Department.
More detail
Makes changes relating to the use of unpaid leave to care for a child who requires home care due to certain circumstances. Permits the Employment Department to disclose certain information to employers to the extent necessary to allow the employer to make a determination regarding wage replacement amounts that have been received by employees. Permits employers to require of an employee returning to work after a period of medical leave a certification from the employee's health care provider that the employee is able to resume work. Clarifies that the qualifying purposes for paid family and medical leave benefits constitute permissible uses for sick leave. Exempts certain flight crew employees from the eligibility requirements for unpaid leave when certain conditions are met. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- May 20Effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.Latest
- May 20Chapter 85, 2025 Laws.
- May 14Governor Tina Kotek signed.Became Law
- May 6Speaker signed.Major
- May 6President signed.Major
- May 5Third reading. Carried by Grayber. Passed.Passed House
- Vote recorded Third reading. Carried by Grayber. Passed. Result: pass.Lower
- May 1Second reading.Minor
- May 1Recommendation: Do pass.Minor
- Apr 28Work Session held.
- Vote recorded Heard and Reported Out. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 21Public Hearing held.
- Feb 12Referred to Labor and Workplace Standards.Minor
- Feb 11First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.Minor
- Feb 6Third reading. Carried by Bonham. Passed.Passed Senate
- Vote recorded Third reading. Carried by Bonham. Passed. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 4Second reading.Minor
- Feb 3Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)Minor
- Jan 30Public Hearing and Work Session held.
- Vote recorded Heard and Reported Out with Amendments. Result: pass.Upper
- Jan 28Public Hearing held.
- Jan 21Informational Meeting held.
- Jan 17Referred to Labor and Business.Minor
- Jan 13Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Introduced