ORS 657B.015¹

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:

(1) An eligible employee who:

(a) 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 (Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund) in accordance with ORS 657B.150 (Contributions); and

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

(2) A self-employed individual who:

(a) Elects coverage under ORS 657B.130 (Elective coverage for certain individuals); and

(b) 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 (Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund) an amount determined by the Director of the Employment Department under ORS 657B.150 (Contributions); or

(3) An employee of a tribal government, if:

(a) The tribal government elects coverage for its employees under ORS 657B.130 (Elective coverage for certain individuals); and

(b) 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 (Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund) an amount determined by the director under ORS 657B.150 (Contributions). [2019 c.700 §3]

Note: 657B.015 (Benefit eligibility) becomes operative January 1, 2023. See section 63, chapter 700, Oregon Laws 2019.