A new Oregon law expands eligibility for protected leave to bias crime victims. Under existing law, employees eligible for crime victim leave in Oregon include those who are a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking, or a parent or guardian of a minor child or dependent who is a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking. Effective January 1, 2024, victims of bias will be added to the list of employees eligible for such leave. A “victim of bias” includes an individual who has been a victim of a bias crime as defined in ORS 147.380, or any other individual designated as a victim of bias by rule adopted under ORS 659A.805.
