HR-7-0 Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA), Paid Leave Oregon (PLO)

Revised: 9/17/2024

The College’s FMLA, OFLA, and PLO “leave year” is considered to be a 52-week, rolling forward leave period for each employee. The College follows all state and federal requirements for protected leave periods. The College’s insurance contribution toward an eligible employee’s current health plan will continue at the level and under the conditions that coverage would have been provided if the employee had continued to be employed continuously during FMLA, OFLA, or PLO leave.

COCC’s determination of FMLA or OFLA eligibility requires medical certification that the leave is needed due to an FMLA or OFLA-qualifying condition of the employee or that of a family member. At the College's expense, a second opinion may be requested. Paid Leave Oregon determines eligibility for COCC employees requesting PLO benefits and the College may request PLO certification or documentation of benefits when needed.