Employee Notice- Reasonable Accommodations related to pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition can be found here.
Breastfeeding Support
Breastfeeding/Lactation Rooms: Oregon State University currently has 30 lactation rooms across the Corvallis campus, most with electronic keypads.
Expressing Milk in the Workplace: Oregon Revised Statute 653.077 provides that employers will provide reasonable unpaid rest periods and make a reasonable effort to provide locations to accommodate employees who need to express milk for their children. In accordance with State of Oregon rules and law, it is the policy of the Oregon State University to provide a private location and rest periods to employees for expression of milk.
Child Care Benefits and Youth Programs
Family Resource Center: Oregon State University recognizes the importance of quality child care information and services for university-associated families. On this site, you will find on-campus resources like child care subsidies for students, staff and faculty, child care centers, research, lactation rooms and a map showing where they all are.
Kidspirit: Youth programs including no school day mini day camps. Whether your child is a budding artist, athlete, chef or scientist, they will learn through play as KidSpirit offers a range of activities to inspire your kids from bowling, basketball, and gymnastics to cooking, arts & crafts, on-campus field trips, and much more.
Discounts
Orange Rewards: Coffee drinker? Lunch on-campus every day? Join the Orange Rewards program and your OSU ID card will give you a 10% discount at all 27 campus restaurants, coffee shops, and markets. You will also receive access to members-only opportunities that provide you exclusive discounts and other special offers.
OSU Discounts from cell phone providers in our area.
Elder Care
Long-Term Care Insurance: Can help eligible employees pay some of the costs associated with long-term nursing home or home health care services that are not covered by traditional medical insurance or Medicare.
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Requires that an eligible employee must be granted up to twelve weeks of leave during any twelve-month period to care for his/herself, a parent, a spouse/partner, or a child with a serious health condition.
Leave of Absence: Faculty and staff may be eligible for unpaid leaves of absence for personal reasons. View the Types of Leaves page and the Faculty Handbook for more information.
Employee Assistance Program
Lyra Health offers a range of services, including access to a network of experienced and culturally responsive mental health professionals, therapists, and counselors who are available for in-person and virtual appointments. Their platform also provides resources for self-guided support and emotional well-being tools to help you and your family members manage stress and improve your overall mental health.
Flexible Work Arrangements
Participation in a Voluntary FTE Reduction Program
Remote Working
Health Insurance & Flex Spending Accounts
Parental Policies
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Requires that an eligible employee must be granted up to twelve weeks of leave during any twelve-month period to care for his/herself, a parent, a spouse/partner, or a child with a serious health condition.
Tuition Programs
Staff Fee Privileges: Eligible OSU employees appointed at half-time or more may register for classes at special rates.