Filing an Unemployment Claim – Oregon

Please select a topic below:

1. Am I eligible to receive benefits?

You must be unemployed through no fault of your own, and you must have earned sufficient wages in your base period. Also, you must be able and available for full-time work.

2. How do I apply for benefits in Oregon?

You can apply online.

3. How much will I receive?

The amount of benefits you will receive will be 1.25% of your total base year gross earnings. For an estimate, use Oregon’s Unemployment Insurance Estimator. 

4. How long will I receive these benefits?

The length of time that you will receive benefits is also based on how much you made during the base period.

5. After I start receiving benefits, what do I have to do to remain eligible?

Visit the Oregon website for eligibility requirements. 

6. I was turned down for benefits. How do I appeal this decision?

Visit the Oregon website for information on how to appeal your unemployment claim.

7. For more information on Oregon’s unemployment insurance laws:

Visit the State of Oregon Website

Read the Claimant Handbook