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A tech upgrade leaves some Oregonians unable to access unemployment benefits
The Oregon Employment Department has completed a multi-year effort to replace its outdated computer system. But some users say the new system has problems.
Shipping giant UPS to cut more than 300 jobs in North Portland
UPS is cutting more than 300 jobs and ending operations at a North Portland sorting facility, according to a notice filed with the state.
Oregonians applying for unemployment insurance will use new website in March
Oregonians applying for unemployment insurance will use a new website starting March 4. It’s part of the Oregon Employment Department’s multi-year process to update its online portal.
New Oregon employers will see slightly higher unemployment insurance rates
Only employers pay into the state trust for unemployment insurance, which is tapped for weekly benefits to Oregonians who lose their jobs through no fault of their own.
Oregon’s unemployment rate in July matches record low
July’s 3.4% percent is the lowest the jobless rate in the state has been since the end of 2019, and before the pandemic shot the unemployment rate into double digit territory.
Oregon’s unemployment rate falls in June
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped for the fifth consecutive month in June, to 3.5%.
Oregon’s unemployment rate drops in April, but lags behind nation
The Oregon Employment Department said Wednesday that the jobless rate fell to an even 4% last month, down from 4.4% the previous month.
Oregon’s unemployment rate remained flat in January with the largest job gains in health care
Oregon’s unemployment rate remained at 4.8% in January, according to job numbers released Tuesday by the state’s Employment Department. Oregon’s jobless rate hasn't exceeded that since July 2021 when unemployment was at 5.1%.
Oregon unemployment rate rises to 4.5% in December
Oregon’s unemployment rate in December measured higher than the national rate of 3.5%.
November unemployment rate rises in Oregon and Washington, though both states grow payroll jobs
A decline in self-employment in Oregon may be pushing the jobless rate up