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Leave of Absence

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA)), and Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) provide employees with leave from work for their own or their family's medical needs, including time off to care for a new child. These laws strengthen your rights to take a leave of absence for qualifying reasons. In most cases, your health benefits will continue during an approved FMLA, OFLA and PLO leave of absence as long as you continue to meet the eligibility criteria for Trust benefits, and you continue to pay your monthly contribution.

To view eligibility guidelines, detailed information about leaves and how to apply, please visit the Leave of Absence section of the PPS website.

If you are on a non-FMLA, OFLA or PLO leave of absence without pay, you will need to self-pay your monthly contribution amount. The Trust Administrative Office will send paperwork with self-pay instructions and/or to get set up for automatic payments.

Remember - You are not required to disclose personal medical information for you or your family members to anyone except as required by the FMLA or OFLA for leave approval purposes. Contact PPS HR/Benefits for more information.