protected and medical leaves
requesting protected leave is a three step process:
Step 1: Notify Human Resources
You must provide your employer with a notice of intent to use protected leave benefits at least 30 days in advance of your need for leave (as required by the Oregon Employment Department).
To provide notice, please click here.
In the instance of an emergency/unforeseen circumstance, you need to contact HR within 24 hours of the event and submit the above form within 3 days of starting the leave.
Step 2: Complete required leave documentation
Human Resources will reach out to you within 5 days of submitting your notification (step 1) and provide required paperwork:
Medical Leave Request (complete and return as soon as possible).
Certification of Health Care Provider (complete the employee portion and give to your medical professional).
Step 3: Return Medical Certification
It is your responsibility to make sure that the Certification of Health Care Provider document is returned to HR.
Some medical providers will fax the form directly to HR.
Kaiser will put the form into your employee portal; you will need to download and share with HR.
OPTIONAL Step 4: Initiate a Paid Leave Oregon claim with The Standard
Accessing paid leave through The Standard is an optional benefit for eligible employees.
Call The Standard’s services center: 866-756-8115 (Mon-Fri, 5am-5pm).
Reference: Oregon City School District #62, Policy # 762217.
Complete the paperwork that is sent from The Standard and return it directly to them.
Leave qualifications
FMLA
Worked for employer for at least 12 months;
Has at least 1,250 hours of service for the employer during the 12-month period immediately preceding the leave
OFLA
Worked for employer for at least 180 days;
Has worked an average of 25 hours per week for 180 days immediately preceding the leave (excluding parental leave)
PFML/PLO
Work in Oregon;
Earned at least $1,000 during the 12-month period immediately preceding the leave
When can i take protected medical leave?
Own serious health condition*
Caring for someone with a serious health condition* (Spouse/Domestic Partner, Son/Daughter, Mother/Father, Grandparent/Grandchild)
Parental Leave / Pregnancy Disability
Taking custody or Placement of an Adopted or Foster Child
Sick Child Leave* (OFLA only)
Extended bereavement (OFLA only)
Bonding with child (PFML/PLO only)
Seeking help for yourself or a minor dependent, related to domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking (PFML/PLO only)
**Medical Certification must be provided**
frequently asked questions
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You can take up to 12 weeks (60 days) in a 1-year period.
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-You can take protected medical leave as Continuous or Intermittent.
-For FMLA/OFLA, intermittent leave can be taken in full days or partial days.
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-These are not paid leaves but we can use your accrued leave to keep you in a paid status.
-For paid leave, file a claim for PLO with The Standard.
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Your job and benefits are protected while you are on an approved FMLA/OFLA leave.
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You need to apply for a leave at least 30 days before taking it. In an emergency situation, you must contact HR within 24 hours of the event and submit written notice within 3 days of starting the leave.