Section 657B.350 – Third party administrator; agreements; oversight by director.
(1) The Director of the Employment Department may enter into an agreement with a third party to implement this chapter and to serve as the administrator of the program established under ORS 657B.340. The director may enter into such an agreement only on a competitive bid basis. (2) Every service provided by a third party […]
Section 657B.360 – Determining number of employees employed by employer; replacement workers; rules.
(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, for purposes of ORS 657B.060 and 657B.150, the Director of the Employment Department shall establish by rule a method to determine on an annual basis the number of employees employed by an employer. The method shall require that the determination be based on the average number of […]
Section 657B.370 – Computation and assessment of employer contributions and interest; jeopardy assessments; application for hearing.
(1)(a) If an employer files a report for the purpose of determining the amount of contributions due under ORS 657B.150 but fails to pay contributions or interest, the Director of the Employment Department may assess the amount of contributions or interest due on the basis of the information submitted and shall give written notice of […]
Section 657B.380 – Advisory committee; membership; terms.
(1) The Director of the Employment Department shall establish an advisory committee to review issues related to the implementation and administration of the family and medical leave insurance program established under ORS 657B.340 and rulemaking related to the program. (2)(a) The advisory committee shall consist of nine members appointed by the director as follows: (A) […]
Section 657B.390 – Employment records; inspection.
(1) All employers shall maintain payroll records, including account records that document employee contributions and expenses, and employment records that reflect the total hours worked by all employees and the amount of leave taken by employees under this chapter for the current calendar year and the three prior calendar years. (2) The Director of the […]
Section 657B.400 – Confidentiality of information.
(1) All information in the records of the Employment Department or a third party administrator pertaining to the administration of this chapter: (a) Is confidential and for the exclusive use and information of the Director of the Employment Department in administering this chapter; (b) May not be used in any court action or in any […]
Section 657B.410 – Appeals process, generally; process subject to judicial review.
(1) The Director of the Employment Department shall establish a process by which: (a) An employer may request a hearing to obtain review of a final decision of the director regarding approval or denial of an employer’s application for approval of a plan under ORS 657B.210. (b) A covered individual may request a hearing to […]
Section 657B.420 – Appeals of decisions under equivalent employer plan; rules.
The Director of the Employment Department shall establish by rule a method to resolve disputes between employers and employees concerning coverage and benefits provided under a plan approved under ORS 657B.210. [2019 c.700 §32] Note: Sections 50, 51 and 63 (1)(b), chapter 700, Oregon Laws 2019, provide: Sec. 50. Review of department expenses. Beginning January […]
Section 657B.430 – Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund.
(1) The Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. The Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund is declared to be a trust fund. (2) The fund consists of moneys deposited in the fund from contributions made under ORS 657B.150 and from […]
Section 657B.090 – Claim for benefits; leave increment requirements.
(1) Family and medical leave insurance benefits are not payable to a covered individual unless: (a) The individual submits a claim to the Director of the Employment Department in the manner determined by the director by rule; and (b) The director has made a decision to allow or deny the claim under ORS 657B.100. (2) […]