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Unemployment Benefit Payments Delayed One Day
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Due to the Memorial Day holiday, payment of unemployment benefits for the week of May 26 will be delayed. Please allow an extra business day for your payment to arrive.
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Employment Department Closed
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Due to state budget cuts, the Oregon Employment Department will be closed Friday May 24, 2013 for a mandatory furlough day. In addition, the department will be closed on Monday May 27, 2013 for Memorial Day.
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Automatic Federal Budget Cuts Affect Emergency Unemployment Benefits
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 If you are currently receiving Emergency Unemployment Compensation, or EUC, the Federal automatic spending cuts, also known as sequestration, will have an effect on your benefits. Beginning the week of March 31, your weekly benefit amount will be reduced 10.7 percent.
For questions regarding your unemployment insurance benefits, please call 1-877-345-3484.
For individuals receiving regular unemployment insurance benefits, your claim is not affected by the budget cuts.
To get an estimate of what your new weekly benefit may be, click here to use the EUC benefit calculator.
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Training Unemployment Insurance Program
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 You may be eligible for the Training Unemployment Insurance (TUI) program and, as a result, additional unemployment insurance (UI) benefits may be available to you, should you exhaust your benefits. The TUI program allows eligible dislocated workers to attend training full-time, not be required to seek work, and still receive unemployment benefits. You may also contact the UI Training Programs Unit at (503) 947-1800 or toll free at (800)-436-6191 for further information. Read more about TUI
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Local Area Toll Free Number Disconnection
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Recently, there was a change in the telephone number to contact the Unemployment Insurance Call Center in Oregon. The Portland, Bend, and Eugene Toll Free numbers (877-877-1781, 877-728-7970, or 800-663-7914) and the Out of State Tolll Free number (877-877-9996) are no longer in use. To contact the Unemployment Insurance Call Center, please call a Portland, Bend, or Eugene local area code phone number (503-451-2400, 541-388-6207, or 541-686-7800), or toll free 1-877-File-4-UI (877-345-3484).
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Left Content Important Information on Calling UI CentersBenefit Information Frequently Asked Questions Oregon’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) call center is currently experiencing very high call volumes. This has resulted in busy signals and longer hold times. The Employment Department is committed to providing good customer service. To make sure we can most efficiently provide you with service, we ask for your assistance. Read More.Get E-Mail Updates 
Receive the latest news and information from the Oregon Employment Department by e-mail.
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Important Information for Filing Your Claim
How to file an initial claim for unemployment benefits
Online Claim System
In the Online Claim System you can:
-File a new application
-Claim a week of benefits
-Restart a claim
-Check the status of your claim
-Apply for direct deposit
-Change your address
-Reset your PIN number
-View 1099G tax information
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General Information
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Volunteering
As you search for a job, you can make a positive difference in your life and in your community by volunteering your time and skills to help others. Volunteer work can build experience for your resume and expand your list of community employment contacts.
The skill sets you use and learn in volunteer work could turn into a job offer or a career change in the future. Volunteering will not affect your unemployment benefits as long as you continue to meet work-search and availability requirements. For more information about volunteering opportunities in your area, please visit:
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Automatic Federal Budget Cuts Affect Emergency Unemployment Benefits (EUC)
Update on Extensions
On January 2, 2013, Congress passed and sent to President Obama legislation to extend the filing deadline for Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) through the end of 2013. The new legislation does not add any additional funds for individuals who have already exhausted EUC it extends the filing dates in which an eligible individual can apply. President Obama has signed the legislation into law.
E-mail Scam Targets Employers
Authorities from several states are reporting an e-mail scam targeting employers. The e-mail message, designed to glean confidential information from employers, comes with the subject line "Action Required-Time Sensitive Material."
The e-mail will state that a former employee has recently filed for unemployment benefits and in order to process the claim, the Employment Department needs information about each former employee.
Be aware that the Oregon Employment Department does not seek information in this manner. Should you receive an e-mail of this nature, do not respond, but do notify the office of the Attorney General.
New Automated System Aimed to Save Employers Money SIDES, the State Information Data Exchange System, was developed through a partnership between the U.S. Department of Labor and state unemployment insurance agencies. SIDES and SIDES E-Response offer employers and third party administrators a secure, electronic and nationally-standardized format in which they can easily respond to unemployment insurance information requests. And, it’s free of charge.Read moreWeekly Claim Update Starting April 29, 2012
Beginning Sunday, April 29, 2012, the Online Claims System and telephone Weekly Claim Line will be updated for individuals to report their weekly work search when claiming a week of benefits.
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Department Warns of Fake Unemployment Insurance Sites
Don't be fooled. There are internet sites that may say they will file your unemployment insurance claim, but are fake sites.
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Reporting Unemployment Insurance Fraud
If you believe someone is fraudulently collecting unemployment benefits, please call us at 1-877-668-3204, or email us by clicking on the link below. You can request to remain anonymous when providing information.
Due to confidentiality, we are unable to provide you with the results of any investigation conducted as a result of the information you provide.
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