Is ‘Paid Leave Oregon’ Too Good to be True?
On Jan. 1, Oregon’s “Paid Leave Oregon” program went into effect. Employers and employees began contributing 1% of wages up to $132,900 into the Paid Leave Oregon fund. Employees contribute 60% of the 1% and employers contribute 40% of the 1%. Eligible employees will be able to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave per 52-week period beginning Sep. …