Access to OFMLA/FMLA
Since June 2009, the Oregon Military Family Leave Act has provided up to 14 days of protected leave for the spouses and domestic partners of military service members who have been called to (or notified of an impending call or order to) active duty, or who are on leave from active duty during a period of military conflict.
Members seeking leave under OMFLA must provide supervisors with notice of an intent to take OMFLA leave within five days of receipt of official notice of an impending call or order to active duty or of a leave from deployment. OMFLA rules prohibit retaliation and discrimination. It is up to the host site and ORCC If leave will be granted. In most cases, it should be easy for a Connect2Complete AmeriCorps member to make up missed hours due to OFMLA.
Additionally, temporary leave may also be authorized to AmeriCorps members who do not otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as described in the regulations. If temporary leave is appropriate, grantees have the flexibility to determine the duration of the absence for up to 12 weeks. The member must be suspended during the period of temporary leave.
In both cases, length of the leave must be based on two considerations: (1) the circumstances of the situation; and (2) the impact of the absence on the member’s service experience and on the overall program. If the disruption would seriously compromise the member’s service experience or the quality of the program as a whole, then the grantee may offer the member the option of rejoining the program in the next class or completely withdrawing from the program.
If you are interested in utilizing OFMLA or FMLA please contact your site supervisor and Oregon Campus Compact.
Members seeking leave under OMFLA must provide supervisors with notice of an intent to take OMFLA leave within five days of receipt of official notice of an impending call or order to active duty or of a leave from deployment. OMFLA rules prohibit retaliation and discrimination. It is up to the host site and ORCC If leave will be granted. In most cases, it should be easy for a Connect2Complete AmeriCorps member to make up missed hours due to OFMLA.
Additionally, temporary leave may also be authorized to AmeriCorps members who do not otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as described in the regulations. If temporary leave is appropriate, grantees have the flexibility to determine the duration of the absence for up to 12 weeks. The member must be suspended during the period of temporary leave.
In both cases, length of the leave must be based on two considerations: (1) the circumstances of the situation; and (2) the impact of the absence on the member’s service experience and on the overall program. If the disruption would seriously compromise the member’s service experience or the quality of the program as a whole, then the grantee may offer the member the option of rejoining the program in the next class or completely withdrawing from the program.
If you are interested in utilizing OFMLA or FMLA please contact your site supervisor and Oregon Campus Compact.
