Comprehensive guide to Oregon leave laws — paid leave, paid sick time, and all statutory entitlements.
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Oregon has a comprehensive paid leave program and robust worker protections,
including Oregon Paid Leave (OPL), paid sick time, and extensive job
protections for various leave types.
Paid Sick Leave
Yes — Oregon Paid Sick Time Law (House Bill 4002)
Paid Family Leave
Yes — Oregon Paid Leave (OPL)
Paid Sick Leave
ProgramOregon Paid Sick Time Law (House Bill 4002)
Accrual1 hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked.
MaximumUp to 40 hours per year (for employers with 10+ employees).
EligibilityAll employees, including part-time, seasonal, and temporary workers.
Use-It-or-Lose-ItNo — unused sick time carries forward.
Employers with fewer than 10 employees must provide unpaid sick time. Sick time can be used for the employee's or family member's illness, preventive care, domestic violence, or public health emergency closures.
Paid Family & Medical Leave
ProgramOregon Paid Leave (OPL)
DurationUp to 12 weeks for family leave, 12 weeks for medical leave, or 14 weeks combined. Additional 2 weeks for pregnancy complications.
Pay RateUp to 100% of wages for lower-income workers, with a maximum weekly benefit.
FundingFunded through payroll contributions (employer pays 40%, employee pays 60%). Employers with fewer than 25 employees are not required to pay the employer share.
EligibilityEmployees who have earned at least $1,000 in the base year.
OPL covers bonding, caring for a family member, the employee's own serious health condition, and safe leave for domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Unpaid Family & Medical Leave
ProgramOregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) + Federal FMLA
DurationUp to 12 weeks under FMLA. OFLA provides up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave.
EligibilityOFLA: employers with 25+ employees. FMLA: employers with 50+ employees, 12 months and 1,250 hours.
OFLA provides broader coverage than FMLA, including leave for a child's illness, bereavement, and military family leave.
Jury Duty Leave
ProgramORS 10.120
Paid?No — employers are not required to pay, but cannot penalize employees.
Employers must allow employees to serve on a jury. Employers cannot terminate or penalize employees for jury service.
Voting Leave
ProgramORS 254.465
Paid?Yes — up to 3 hours of paid time off.
Employees who do not have sufficient time outside working hours to vote are entitled to up to 3 hours of paid time off.
School Activity Leave
ProgramORS 659A.159
DurationUp to 80 hours per year.
EligibilityParents of children enrolled in K-12.
Paid?Unpaid, but employees may use accrued leave.
Leave is for attending school activities, emergencies, or meetings.
Domestic Violence Leave
ProgramORS 659A.272
DurationReasonable time off for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
EligibilityAll employees who are victims.
Paid?Unpaid, but employees may use accrued paid leave.
Leave can be used for medical care, legal proceedings, counseling, safety planning, or relocation.
Military Leave
ProgramORS 408.200
Employees who are members of the National Guard or reserves are entitled to military leave.
Other Leave
Bereavement Leave
Not statutorily required, but may be covered under OFLA.
This page is provided for general guidance and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the cited sources for current law before making employment decisions.