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This bill modifies Oregon Revised Statute 657B.339 to provide the Director of the Employment Department with expanded administrative flexibility regarding the Paid Leave Oregon program. The bill introduces a new definition for "grant repayment" as moneys awarded to an employer under the program for which they were not eligible. The director is now authorized to waive, reduce, or compromise small balances ($10 or less) for various payments including contributions, grant repayments, application fees, and penalties. The bill also allows the director to write off delinquent accounts under specific circumstances, such as when an employer has been out of business for three years and recovery is unlikely. The director must consider factors like administrative collection costs, employer accessibility, and the employer's financial condition when making such determinations. Additionally, the bill requires maintaining a record of these actions for seven years. The amendments apply retroactively to contributions and payments from January 1, 2023, and September 3, 2023, depending on the specific type of payment, and will take effect 91 days after the 2025 legislative session adjourns.

Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB859