In order to qualify for leave under the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA), an employee must be “eligible.” Which employees are eligible? The statute says that all employees are eligible unless either of the following are true:
- The employee was employed for fewer than 180 days immediately before the date on which the family leave would commence; or
- The employee worked an average of fewer than 25 hours per week during the 180 days immediately preceding the date on which the family leave would commence.
Please note that employee eligibility is only one of many factors to consider when dealing with OFLA leave. Just because an employee is eligible does not mean that the employee is entitled to OFLA leave. Likewise, even if an employee is entitled to OFLA leave, there are a number of terms and restrictions applicable to the leave.
If you have an OFLA-related issue with your current or former employer, please feel free to call Atty. Joel Christiansen at (503) 928-6750 or send an email message to him at employmentatty@gmail.com.
