When an employee is absent, or anticipates being absent, for more than three consecutive days due to their own serious health condition, a family member’s serious health condition, caring for a sick child, pregnancy, parental leave, bereavement, or a family military-related reason, the District will notify you about OFLA, FMLA, and PFML, and send the request for leave packet. The District is responsible for determining your eligibility for FMLA and OFLA, while Hartford determines eligibility for PFML.
Things to know:
- FMLA/OFLA is unpaid. However, employees are required to use their accrued leave available prior to being unpaid during these leaves.
- Paid Leave Oregon (PFML) is paid, and the amount is calculated by the State of Oregon or The Hartford. Leave may be granted for up to 12 weeks and taken intermittently or continuously. You may use accrued paid leave to receive 100% of your wages in conjunction with PFML.
- FMLA, OFLA and PFML commonly run concurrently (see chart).
Important Updates on FMLA, OFLA and PFML
Which Leave Applies to my situation? (See chart)
Request for FMLA/OFLA/PFML–Must complete
FMLA/OFLA:
Oregon Family Leave Act (state website)
Family and Medical Leave Act (US Dept. of Labor website)
Paid Family Medical Leave – The Hartford:
Printable Instructions on how to start a PFML claim with The Hartford
Paid Family & Medical Leave Fact Sheet



Frontline: You must update Frontline with your FMLA/OFLA/PFML leave information. Securing a substitute is your responsibility. If you are unable to, please contact your Secretary or Administrator.
Insurance: Employers must maintain employees’ health coverage while on protected leave. The District will continue to make its contribution, but if there are any out-of-pocket costs, these will be deducted as usual from your paycheck if using accrued leave. Alternatively, you will need to make arrangements to pay your portion.