How do I apply for safe leave?
If your employer has its own “equivalent plan,” you must apply under that plan instead of the state’s paid leave plan.1 An “equivalent plan” is a Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (PFMLI) plan that:
- is approved by the Employment Department; and
- provides benefits that are equal to or greater than the benefits provided by the Paid Leave Oregon program.2
If your employer has one, they can tell you how to apply.
If you need to apply for benefits under the state plan, go to the Paid Leave Oregon website.
1 O.A.R. 471-070-1100(2)
2 O.A.R. 471-070-2200




