FMLA/OFLA Leave Process

On this page, you'll find details on the qualifications requirements for medical leave and how to apply.

Qualifications

You must meet minimum qualifications to be eligible:

FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act):

• worked for that employer for at least 12 months; and
• have worked at least 1,250 hours during the 12 months prior to the start of the FMLA leave; and,

OFLA (Oregon Family Leave Act):

• have worked for that employer for at least 180 days immediately prior to the beginning of the leave; and
• have worked a minimum of 25 hours per week during the 180 days immediately prior to the beginning of the leave (exception: parental leave does not require the minimum weekly hours worked)

You must also have a reason that qualifies:

• For the birth, adoption or foster care placement of a child (parental leave).
• To care for a family member with a serious health condition or the employee's own serious health condition (serious health condition leave).
• For pregnancy disability or prenatal care (pregnancy disability leave).
• To care for a sick child who does not have a serious health condition, but requires home care, known as sick child leave (OFLA only).
• To care for a seriously ill or injured service member or veteran (26 weeks) (FMLA only).
• Because of a “qualifying exigency” arising out of a family member being on or called to active military duty (FMLA only).
• Because of a spouse or same-gender domestic partner being called to or on leave from active military duty (OFLA only).
• Bereavement leave is two weeks of leave to make funeral arrangements, attend the funeral or alternative to a funeral, or to grieve a family member who has passed away (OFLA only).

How to Apply

Step 1:

To apply for one of these leaves, submit the FMLA/OFLA Leave Request form at least 30 days before your leave begins unless it is an emergency situation.

Step 2:

Submit one of the following forms (in the case of Parental Leave only, skip this step):

• WH-380E FMLA/OFLA Certification of Health Care Provider for Employee's Serious Health Condition
• WH-380F FMLA/OFLA Certification of Health Care Provider for Family Member's Serious Health Condition
• WH-384 FMLA Certification of Qualifying Exigency For Military Family Leave
• WH-385 FMLA Certification for Serious Injury or Illness of Covered Service Member

Step 3:

When on approved FMLA/OFLA leave submit tracking sheets by the end of the month (in addition to regular reporting)

• Leave Tracking Form