C.O. resident frustrated by Paid Leave Oregon’s wait times for receiving benefits from fund workers pay into

Matthew Draxton will have a report on NewsChannel 21

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Central Oregon resident Liz Grotzsky reached out to NewsChannel 21 about her frustrations with Paid Leave Oregon for still not receiving benefits after filing her claim in late May.

Oregon employers and workers pay through payroll taxes into Paid Leave Oregon as a way to take time off, if an unforeseen life event happens. The program has specific requirements to approve time-off requests. Grotzsky said she qualifies, but is still waiting for benefits.

Matthew Draxton is speaking to Grotzsky about her experience with Paid Leave Oregon, her frustrations and how the long wait times are impacting her life. He'll also be speaking to the communications officer for Paid Leave Oregon, Jack Patterson, about how the program is doing so far, in terms of efficiency, wait times and staffing issues.

His report will be on NewsChannel 21 tonight.