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<p class="MsoNormal">On behalf of CHRO <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> hrexec <<a href="mailto:hrexec-bounces@omls.oregon.gov">hrexec-bounces@omls.oregon.gov</a>>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Restricted mailing list for state agency HR Managers responsible for overall HR Management of their agency<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, December 8, 2022 8:26 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:hrexec@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">hrexec@listsmart.osl.state.or.us</a> <<a href="mailto:hrexec@omls.oregon.gov">hrexec@omls.oregon.gov</a>>;
<a href="mailto:hrmgr-net@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">hrmgr-net@listsmart.osl.state.or.us</a> <<a href="mailto:hrmgr-net@omls.oregon.gov">hrmgr-net@omls.oregon.gov</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [hrexec] Paid Leave Oregon - Where to Direct Questions<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">Good morning,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal">So far, we have held four Paid Leave Oregon Explained sessions for state employees. They have all been well attended and a lot of helpful information has been shared. Outside of these sessions, employees have been reaching out to Paid
Leave Oregon and agency HR staff with questions. We have partnered with Paid Leave Oregon to create the guidance below on where to refer employees based on specific topics.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><u>When to refer employees to </u><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">PAID LEAVE OREGON</span></u></b><u>:
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<li class="xmsolistparagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">applying for Paid Leave Oregon<o:p></o:p></li><li class="xmsolistparagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">processing of their application<o:p></o:p></li><li class="xmsolistparagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">qualifying reasons for leave<o:p></o:p></li><li class="xmsolistparagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">length of leave<o:p></o:p></li><li class="xmsolistparagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">Paid Leave Oregon benefits<o:p></o:p></li><li class="xmsolistparagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">program specific information<o:p></o:p></li><li class="xmsolistparagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">Paid Leave Oregon law as it relates to the use of OFLA while receiving benefits<o:p></o:p></li><li class="xmsolistparagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">contribution calculation rate<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="xmsonormal">When referring an employee to Paid Leave Oregon, please share the following contact information –
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">You may contact Paid Leave Oregon at: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal">Form: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpaidleavecontact.oregon.gov%2Fhc%2Fen-us%2Frequests%2Fnew&data=05%7C01%7CJason.ROBINSON%40das.oregon.gov%7C1486c0effef243b6c36208dae2c8e335%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C638071649847620863%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=jQFas4I9upMmHlBRzWQChWQnZ7iCIjMNqfzDpHdiegA%3D&reserved=0">
Contact Paid Leave</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal">Email: <a href="mailto:paidleave@oregon.gov">paidleave@oregon.gov</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal">Call: 833-854-0166 (toll-free)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><u>When to refer employees to </u><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">AGENCY HR</span></u></b><u>:
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<li class="xmsolistparagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">anything that would be outlined in an employer policy or collective bargaining agreements<o:p></o:p></li><li class="xmsolistparagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">state benefits (PERS/PEBB)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="xmsolistparagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">internal processes (such as applying for FMLA/OFLA, using Workday)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="xmsolistparagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">contribution paycheck deduction amount<o:p></o:p></li><li class="xmsolistparagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">employer paid employee contributions<o:p></o:p></li><li class="xmsolistparagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">state agency employer contribution rate <o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="xmsonormal">For your reference, the attached short presentation is being shared with employees during the session as it relates to Paid Leave Oregon and working for the Executive Branch. Also, the CHRO Paid Leave Oregon FAQ for Executive Branch Employees
may be found at <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/das/HR/Documents/CHRO_Paid_Leave_Oregon_FAQ.pdf">
https://www.oregon.gov/das/HR/Documents/CHRO_Paid_Leave_Oregon_FAQ.pdf</a>. If you receive questions and you are unsure of the answer, please email CHRO on
<a href="mailto:CHRO.paidleaveOR@das.oregon.gov">CHRO.paidleaveOR@das.oregon.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">This email will also be shared with the Paid Leave Oregon Team for consistency on employee referrals.
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<p class="xmsonormal">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">Carol Williams<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal">Senior State HR Management Consultant<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal">Chief Human Resources Office<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal">Department of Administrative Services<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal">155 Cottage St. NE<br>
Salem, OR 97301<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal">Phone: 503-798-2743<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">Visit the CHRO website at <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/DAS/HR/pages/index.aspx">
https://www.oregon.gov/DAS/HR/pages/index.aspx</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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