Will there be a waiting week for benefits, similar to the state of Washington’s paid leave program, or the Oregon Unemployment Insurance Program? August 12, 2023 02:21 No, there will be no waiting week for Paid Leave benefits in Oregon. Related articles Who is eligible to claim Paid Leave Oregon benefits and how does Paid Leave pay them? What kind of leave does Paid Leave Oregon cover? My employee is taking paid time off (PTO) while waiting for a decision on their Paid Leave Oregon benefit application. If they receive both Paid Leave benefits and PTO for the same week, can I ask the employee to return the PTO wages they were paid? What information will I receive from Paid Leave Oregon about my employees when they apply for leave? Can I use my paid leave from my employer if I am also getting Paid Leave Oregon benefits?