This guide explains how to file a new Unemployment Insurance claim, how to check the status of a claim, and view details of your weekly benefits using Oregon's Online Claim System. The guide also describes the effects of the CARES Act and where you can subscribe to email updates from the Oregon Employment Department.
Available in English and Spanish, Oregon's Online Claim System allows residents to file a new Unemployment insurance claim, send in weekly reports, and see the status of weekly benefits (if claimed online or by phone), in addition to providing other unemployment resources.
By following this guide, you'll learn where to file a claim with Oregon's Employment Department and how to check the status of your unemployment insurance claim and your weekly benefits.
To qualify for unemployment insurance benefits in Oregon, you must have worked in the state for the past 12 to 18 months and earned the minimum amount of wages as outlined by the state's guidelines. To start a new unemployment insurance claim with Oregon's Employment Department, go to Oregon's Online Claim System or call 1-877-FILE-4-UI. For more information go to the Unemployment Insurance FAQ page.
Once you've filed for unemployment insurance, use the online system to file your weekly reports and check the status of your claim. Keep in mind, the system is only updated once a day and the status of unemployment insurance claims aren't available until the claim has been processed.
Once your claim is processed and you're logged into the system, you can find the details of your weekly claim and your claim balance. You can also find a history of your work search records and 1099G tax forms, for your convenience.
In Oregon, like in most states, unemployment benefits are based on a percentage of an individual's earnings over a recent 52-week period, up to a maximum amount for a maximum of 26 weeks. However, on March 27, 2020, the CARES Act expanded on the amount and extended the length of how long you can receive Unemployment Insurance benefits.
Between April 5 and July 31, 2020, individuals eligible for unemployment insurance benefits will receive an additional $600 in benefits for each weekly report filed. (While these extra benefits are taxable, it is disregarded when evaluating eligibility for other programs, like Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Previously most states only provided unemployment insurance benefits for 26 weeks, but now eligible claimants can receive benefits for up to 39 weeks. The extra benefits are available to eligible workers through December 31, 2020. Additionally, these benefits are also available to self-employed individuals, such as independent contractors and freelancers.
Currently, many states, including Oregon, are still awaiting guidance from the federal government regarding benefits administration. Subscribe via email to receive the latest news and updates from the Oregon Employment Department about the Unemployment Insurance Program.
Both employers and workers can find up-to-date resources regarding Unemployment Insurance related to the COVID-19 pandemic here. For more assistance during these difficult times, go here to find more information about the Unemployment Insurance Help Center, Special Unemployment Programs, and Worksource Oregon.
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