Senate passes SB 1519 to change workers’ compensation time‑loss calculation
The Oregon Senate passed SB 1519, which replaces the flat 66 2/3% time‑loss benefit with a tiered formula increasing the rate up to 75% for lower‑wage workers; sponsors said the change targets equity in wage replacement and will apply only to injuries with dates on or after Jan. 1, 2027.
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Senator Gorsek spoke in strong support of Senate Bill 1519, saying the measure replaces the current flat time‑loss benefit with a tiered formula that increases replacement rates for lower‑wage workers. “Senate bill 1519 replaces the current flat benefit calculation … with a tiered formula,” she said, and credited the Management and Labor Advisory Committee (MLAC) and stakeholders for unanimous recommendations and data review.
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