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). You may also notify Human Resources as soon as you are aware of a need for leave.
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: Request a Protected Leave by starting a claim with American Fidelity.
OCSD has partnered with American Fidelity to process all Protected Leave claims/requests. Please initiate a claim for Protected Leave of any kind (FMLA, OFLA, PFML/Paid Leave Oregon) with American Fidelity in one of the following ways:
Over the phone by calling 800-662-1113
Online at www.americanfidelity.com/login
Via American Fidelity Mobile App
Step 3: Follow all requested steps for American Fidelity.
American Fidelity works closely with the OCSD Human Resources team to process your request/claim in a timely manner. It is critical that you supply any requested information as quickly as possible to ensure all deadlines are met.
If you have questions, please reach out to American Fidelity.
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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-FMLA and OFLA are not paid leaves but we can use your accrued leave to keep you in a paid status.
-PFML/PLO is paid as determined by the employee’s weekly wage up to the maximum as allowed by law. American Fidelity will help you determine what your Paid Leave Oregon amount will be.
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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.