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Parental leave in Oregon: up to $1,692.16 a week
Oregon Paid Leave pays up to $1,692.16 per week, second only to California. Its real distinction is the replacement rate: low-wage workers can receive up to 100% of their pay, which no other state matches.
Weekly maximum
$1,692.16
Maximum weeks
12 (+2 pregnancy-related)
Wage replacement
up to 100% (low-wage) / bend-point
Quick answers
Eight questions most Oregon parents ask
- Who qualifies for maternity leave in Oregon?
- Workers who earned at least $1,000 in Oregon during the base year and had Paid Leave Oregon contributions withheld. That earnings threshold is among the lowest in the country, so most Oregon workers qualify.
- How much does maternity leave pay in Oregon?
- $1,692.16 per week for claims beginning on or after June 28, 2026, the second-highest state cap behind California. What makes Oregon unusual is the replacement rate, not the ceiling: lower earners receive 100% of wages up to the $886.47 weekly threshold, then 50% above it. Oregon resets this cap in late June, not on January 1.
- How long is maternity leave in Oregon?
- 12 weeks of paid bonding leave per benefit year, plus up to 2 additional weeks for pregnancy-related medical conditions, so up to 14 weeks total.
- Does FMLA cover maternity leave in Oregon?
- Runs concurrently with federal FMLA when both apply. The Oregon Family Leave Act is broader, covering employers with 25 or more employees against the federal threshold of 50. Paid Leave Oregon is the money; OFLA is the job protection.
- Does short-term disability cover maternity leave in Oregon?
- Oregon has no separate state disability program. Postpartum recovery runs through Paid Leave Oregon itself, plus the 2-week pregnancy-condition extension. Employer STD may coordinate on top.
- Can both parents take parental leave in Oregon?
- Yes. Both parents can claim Paid Leave Oregon for bonding with the same child, each up to 12 weeks.
- What mistakes do parents make with maternity leave in Oregon?
- Filing late, since 30 days is the window. Confusing Paid Leave Oregon with OFLA, which pays nothing. Not requesting the 2-week pregnancy-condition extension, which requires medical certification.
- How does Parental Leave Pro help?
- Free intake confirms eligibility across Paid Leave Oregon, OFLA, federal FMLA, and your employer policy, calculates your benefit under the two-tier formula, and writes the HR email that settles coordination.
Programs that apply in Oregon
Oregon Paid Leave
Complete state guide with 2026 rates, filing timeline, and coordination rules.
Read the full guide →Federal FMLA
Unpaid job protection. 12 weeks. Requires 12 months tenure and 1,250 hours.
How FMLA and PFML differ →Short-term disability
Employer-provided or state-run STD covers medical recovery. Filed separately from state PFML.
STD vs PFML →Employer policy coordination
Your employer's leave policy is stacked, supplemental, or offset with state PFML. The difference is often $10K-$20K.
How coordination works →Get your Oregon-specific plan
The free check takes about 60 seconds.
Runs eligibility across every program above, calculates your specific dollar amount, and writes the HR email that confirms your employer policy's coordination pattern.
Related state programs
WA
Parental leave in Washington
Washington's PFML pays up to $1,647 per week. Separate 12-week caps for family and medical leave, with a combined 16-week annual cap in most cases.
CA
Parental leave in California
California uniquely sequences State Disability Insurance for medical recovery into Paid Family Leave for bonding. Both cap at the same $1,765 weekly maximum, and EDD handles the handoff automatically if you file SDI first.
CO
Parental leave in Colorado
Colorado FAMLI pays up to $1,448.02 per week for 12 weeks, plus 4 extra weeks for pregnancy complications. Administered by the FAMLI Division.
Educational content. Not legal, tax, HR, or financial advice. Confirm your specific eligibility with the applicable state agency, your employer, or a qualified advisor.