How much do I have to pay?
Employee contributions are based on 1% of your eligible wages*. You contribute 60% of the 1% and the remainder is paid by the district.
How much will I receive while on leave?
The Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Calculator is available here. Benefits will depend on your earnings compared to Oregon's Average Weekly Wage**
Here is an example based on annual earnings.
| Annual Earnings |
$26,000 |
$52,000 |
$75,000 |
$125,000 |
| Weekly Earnings |
$500.00 |
$1,000.00 |
$1,442.30 |
$2,403.85 |
| Weekly Benefits |
$500.00 |
$912.65 |
$1,133.80 |
$1,523.63 |
If the employee’s average weekly wage is equal to or less than 65% of Oregon’s average weekly wage, the benefit amount will be 100% of the employee’s average weekly wage.
- If the employee’s average weekly wage is greater than 65% of Oregon’s average weekly wage, the benefit amount will be 65% of Oregon’s average weekly wage and 50% of the employee’s average weekly wage that is greater than 65% of Oregon’s average weekly wage.
- The maximum benefit cannot exceed 120% of the Oregon's average weekly wage.
*Eligible wages include gross wages up to a cap. Oregon Employment Department determines the maximum premium contribution and benefit amount.
**2023-2024 Oregon’s Average Weekly Wage is $1,269.69. These figures are subject to change.
Will The Standard withhold taxes from my benefit payments?
You can have both Federal and Oregon State tax withheld from your Paid Leave Oregon benefits. To do so, you will need to complete the form and submit it to The Standard directly.
Voluntary Tax Withholding Request Form
