OAR 839-009-0345: Victims of Domestic Violence, Harassment, Sexual Assault or Stalking: Purposes for Taking Leave under ORS 659A.270 to 659A.285

A covered employer shall allow an eligible employee to take reasonable leave from employment for any of the following purposes: (1) To seek legal or law enforcement assistance or remedies to ensure the health and safety of the eligible employee or the eligible employee's minor child or dependent, including preparing for and participating in protective order proceedings or other civil or criminal legal proceedings related to domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking. (2) To seek medical treatment for or to recover from injuries caused by domestic violence or harassment or sexual assault or stalking of the eligible employee or the eligible employee's minor child or dependent. (3) To obtain, or to assist the eligible employee's minor child or dependent in obtaining counseling from a licensed mental health professional related to an experience of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking. (4) To obtain services from a victim services provider for the eligible employee or the eligible employee's minor child or dependent. (5) To relocate or take steps to secure an existing home to ensure the health and safety of the eligible employee or the eligible employee's minor child or dependent. Relocate includes: (a) Transition periods spent moving the eligible employee or the eligible employee's minor child or dependent from one home or facility to another, including but not limited to time to pack and make security or other arrangements for such transitions related to domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking; (b) Transportation or other assistance required for an eligible employee or the eligible employee's minor child or dependent related to the domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking.