Bureau of Labor and Industries is responsible for certain administrative and regulatory oversight for paid family and medical leave laws related to retaliation, discrimination.
Directs bureau to adopt any rules that are necessary to administer those provisions.
Tolls applicable statute of limitations periods for administrative complaints and civil actions alleging violations when claimant has filed an appeal for review of a decision.
Makes changes relating to use of unpaid leave to care for child who requires home care
Permits Employment Department to disclose certain information to employers to the extent necessary to allow the employer to make determination on wage replacement.
Employers permitted to require of employee returning to work after period of medical leave a certification from health care provider that employee is able to resume work.
Clarifies qualifying purposes for paid leave constitute permissible uses for sick leave.
Exempts certain flight crew employees from eligibility requirements for unpaid leave.
Legislative History
On Jan. 13, 2025, bill was introduced in Senate; on Feb. 6, 2025, bill passed Senate.
On Feb. 11, 2025, bill was introduced in House; on May 5, 2025, bill passed House.
Effectiveness
If enacted, bill provisions become effective on the 91st day following legislature adjournment sine die, scheduled for Jun. 27, 2025, so effective on Sep. 26, 2025.
May 14, 2025 ORE LEG Governor Approval
On May 14, 2025, ORE LEG governor approved bill SB 69, effective Sep. 26, 2025.
