Paid Leave Oregon

Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (PFMLI) ensures you have the time needed to care for yourself and your loved ones. We have partnered with Symetra to provide you with these benefits.

You may take up to 12* weeks per benefit year for any combination of approved leave.
_{*An additional two weeks of paid leave may be available for complications related to pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition.}

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Medical Leave: Caring for your own serious health condition.
Family Leave:  Bonding with a new child during the first 12 months or caring for a family member with a serious health condition.
Safe Leave:  Seeking help related to domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking

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To be eligible, you must have:

• been continuously employed for 30 calendar days; or
• been eligible for benefits under your previous Oregon employer’s equivalent plan; and
• earned at least $1,000 in four out of five quarters before requesting paid leave.

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 Symetra 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 Symetra directly.

Voluntary Tax Withholding Request Form

How do I request leave? 

 

Step 1 

All employees requesting a medical leave of absence need to complete the NCSD Family & Medical Leave Request Form. 

Complete the application and submit to leaves@nclack.k12.or.us or deliver in person to Human Resources at the District Office.

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Step 2 

Please fill out the appropriate Oregon Paid Family And Medical Leave (OR PFML) Application Form below based on your circumstance:

Oregon Paid Family And Medical Leave Staff Page:

Paid Leave Oregon (Staff Only) Page

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Frequently Asked Questions: 

When should I tell my employer about my leave request? If you know you’ll need to use paid leave, you must notify the District up to 30 days’ notice. In emergency situations, you must notify the District within 24 hours. An additional written notice is required within three days of starting leave.

Is intermittent or reduced schedule leave available? Yes. You’ll work with your Human Resources Department to determine what type of leave is best for your situation.

Now that I have paid leave, do I need disability insurance? Paid Leave Oregon will only pay up to 12 weeks each plan year. Disability Income Insurance gives you protection beyond 12 weeks. It’s important to talk to your Symetra account manager to learn how Paid Leave Oregon and disability work together.

(Staff Only) OR-PFML FAQ's

Symetra Insurance Company Contact:  

You can contact Symetra by calling us at 1-877-377-6773, faxing your completed claim form to 1-877-737-3650 or going online at www.symetra.com/MyGO

GROUP POLICY #: 01-021261-00

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Human Resources Department Contact:

Alexis Lewis at 503-353-6051 or email leaves@nclack.k12.or.us

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Question about your pay or benefits while on leave?

Payroll - ncpayroll@nclack.k12.or.us

• Cathy Struck, A-K - 503-353-6024
• Nick Bender, L-Z - 503-353-6023

Benefits - ncbenefits@nclack.k12.or.us

• Danna Oxman, A-K - 503-353-1905
• Shelly Adelhart, L-Z - 503-353-6026
• Benefits Hotline - 503- 353-5366