Oregon’s Paid Family Leave program commences on January 1, 2023. As an initial step, most Oregon employers must alert employees about the program and begin paying into the state insurance plan. The law requires employers post the Oregon Employment Department’s model notice at the worksite and distribute the same notice to remote workers.
Additionally, for most employers, the law requires Oregon employers withhold and remit contributions to the program starting January 1, 2023. Total contributions are one percent of each employee’s gross wages, up to an annual maximum of $132,900. Employers with 25 or more employees are required to pay 40% of the contribution with employees paying 60%, although employers of all sizes may choose to pay a portion, or all, of the premium on behalf of employees. Employers with fewer than 25 employees are not required to contribute the employer portion of the premium, but are still responsible for collecting the employees’ contribution.
