(2) Not later than September 1, 2022, the director shall adopt rules that are necessary to establish the program under subsection (1) of this section, including but not limited to rules that:
(a) Establish an outreach plan for the program to receive input from, and disseminate information to, employers and eligible employees.
(b) Establish a process by which employers may apply for approval of an employer-offered benefit plan under ORS 657B.210.
(c) Establish alternatives by which an employer may determine a benefit year period, including on a calendar year and noncalendar year basis.
(3) The director may enter into interagency agreements to perform the duties and functions necessary to implement and administer this chapter.
(4) Whenever possible, the director shall use existing employer and public infrastructure to maintain records, conduct outreach and facilitate contributions made to the program.
(5) All agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111, shall, upon request of the director, assist in the performance of the director’s duties under this chapter, including but not limited to outreach, technical assistance and training. [2019 c.700 §33; 2021 c.639 §1]
Note: Section 62, chapter 700, Oregon Laws 2019, provides:
Sec. 62. The Director of the Employment Department shall establish the family and medical leave insurance program under ORS 657B.340 such that eligible employees as defined in ORS 657B.010 and employers may begin making contributions to the program no later than January 1, 2023. [2019 c.700 §62; 2021 c.639 §5]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment
Chapter 657B - Family and Medical Leave Insurance
Section 657B.005 - Legislative findings.
Section 657B.010 - Definitions.
Section 657B.015 - Benefit eligibility.
Section 657B.020 - Qualifying purposes for benefits; duration of benefits.
Section 657B.025 - Coordination of leave.
Section 657B.040 - Notice to employers prior to commencing leave; exceptions.
Section 657B.060 - Job protection; benefits; discrimination prohibited.
Section 657B.070 - Denying leave; discrimination and retaliation prohibited; remedies for violation.
Section 657B.080 - False statements or failure to report material fact by employer.
Section 657B.090 - Claim for benefits; leave increment requirements.
Section 657B.110 - Continuous jurisdiction of director; reconsideration of previous decisions.
Section 657B.175 - Effect of place of performance of service.
Section 657B.180 - Unlawful practices of employer.
Section 657B.190 - Employer’s security for payment of contributions.
Section 657B.200 - Employer assistance grants; eligibility; rules.
Section 657B.210 - Equivalent plans, generally; rules; fee.
Section 657B.230 - Application for reapproval of plan.
Section 657B.240 - Withdrawal from plan; handling of employee deductions.
Section 657B.250 - Portability of benefits and retention of eligibility status between jobs.
Section 657B.290 - Filing of lien statement or warrant.
Section 657B.310 - Release, compromise or satisfaction of lien.
Section 657B.350 - Third party administrator; agreements; oversight by director.
Section 657B.360 - Determining number of employees employed by employer; replacement workers; rules.
Section 657B.380 - Advisory committee; membership; terms.
Section 657B.390 - Employment records; inspection.
Section 657B.400 - Confidentiality of information.
Section 657B.410 - Appeals process, generally; process subject to judicial review.
Section 657B.420 - Appeals of decisions under equivalent employer plan; rules.
Section 657B.430 - Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund.
Section 657B.440 - Employer required to provide notice advising employees of rights and duties.
Section 657B.460 - Construction of chapter.
Section 657B.470 - Preemption of local laws relating to paid family and medical leave.