Family Medical Leave

 

 
Family Leave

The Washington County Family Medical Leave (FML) Policy provides protected leave for family and medical reasons in accordance with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) and the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA).

The purpose of these laws is to secure the right of eligible employees to respond to their own serious health needs and those of their qualified family members. Washington County's FML Policy has been designed to consolidate provisions of both State and Federal laws in such a way as to allow employees the maximum advantage.

FMLA and OFLA are intended to allow employees to balance their work and family life by taking reasonable unpaid leave for certain qualifying situations. The Act is intended to balance the demands of the workplace with the needs of families, to promote the stability and economic security of families, and to promote national interests in preserving family integrity. 

   

If you are wanting to either apply for Family Medical Leave or learn more about the Medical Leave process or policy, please follow the links on the left. As always, you can contact Stacey Siemiller at x8328 or your HR Liaison for questions related to Family Medical Leave.