ORS 657B.015
Benefit eligibility
(1)
An eligible employee who:(a)
During the base year or alternate base year, as applicable, contributes to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund established under ORS 657B.430 (Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund) in accordance with ORS 657B.150 (Contributions); and(b)
Submits a claim for benefits in accordance with the requirements under ORS 657B.090 (Claim for benefits);(2)
A self-employed individual who:(a)
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Has earned at least $1,000 in taxable income during the base year; or(B)
Has not earned at least $1,000 in taxable income during the base year, but who has earned at least $1,000 in taxable income during the alternate base year;(b)
Elects coverage under ORS 657B.130 (Elective coverage for certain individuals);(c)
During the base year or alternate base year, as applicable, contributes to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund established under ORS 657B.430 (Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund) an amount determined by the Director of the Employment Department under ORS 657B.150 (Contributions); and(d)
Submits a claim for benefits in accordance with the requirements under ORS 657B.090 (Claim for benefits); or(3)
An employee of a tribal government, if:(a)
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The employee has earned at least $1,000 in wages during the base year; or(B)
The employee has not earned at least $1,000 in wages during the base year, but has earned at least $1,000 in wages during the alternate base year;(b)
The tribal government elects coverage for its employees under ORS 657B.130 (Elective coverage for certain individuals);(c)
During the base year or alternate base year, as applicable, the employee and tribal government contribute to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund established under ORS 657B.430 (Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund) an amount determined by the director under ORS 657B.150 (Contributions); and(d)
Submits a claim for benefits in accordance with the requirements under ORS 657B.090 (Claim for benefits). [2019 c.700 §3; 2023 c.292 §4]
Source:
Section 657B.015 — Benefit eligibility, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors657B.html (accessed May 26, 2025).