1. (1) A claimant applying for Paid Leave Oregon benefits for pre-placement leave, must provide one of the following forms of verification that confirms the intended adoption or foster care placement:

   1. (a) A copy of a court order;
   2. (b) A letter signed by the attorney representing the foster or adoptive parent;
   3. (c) A document from the foster care, adoption agency or from a social worker involved in the placement;
   4. (d) A document for the child issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services; or
   5. (e) Another document approved by the department.

2. (2) The verification required in this rule must be dated no earlier than 180 days prior to the start date of the requested leave period and contain:

   1. (a) The first and last name of the claimant documented as the intended foster or adoptive parent;
   2. (b) Information that identifies the child, including the child's first and last name, the child's date of birth, or other information satisfactory to the department; and

   3. (c) Unless issued by a government entity:

      1. (A) The issuer's first and last name;
      2. (B) The issuer's title or specialization;
      3. (C) The issuer's contact information, such as mailing address, email or telephone number;
      4. (D) The issuer's handwritten or electronic signature; and
      5. (E) The date the document was signed or issued.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 657B.090 & ORS 657B.340

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 657B.010 & ORS 657B.090

History

ED 57-2025, minor correction filed 03/28/2025, effective 03/28/2025
ED 6-2024, adopt filed 12/27/2024, effective 01/01/2025