Benefit eligibility.

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(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 in accordance with ORS 657B.150; and

(b) Submits a claim for benefits in accordance with the requirements under ORS 657B.090;

(2) A self-employed individual who:

(a) Elects coverage under ORS 657B.130; and

(b) 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 an amount determined by the Director of the Employment Department under ORS 657B.150; or

(3) An employee of a tribal government, if:

(a) The tribal government elects coverage for its employees under ORS 657B.130; and

(b) 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 an amount determined by the director under ORS 657B.150. [2019 c.700 §3]

Note: 657B.015 becomes operative September 3, 2023. See section 63, chapter 700, Oregon Laws 2019, as amended by section 1, chapter 30, Oregon Laws 2021, and section 6a, chapter 639, Oregon Laws 2021.


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