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To file for unemployment benefits in Oregon, you need to visit the Oregon Employment Department's website and complete the online application. You can also file by phone if you prefer. Make sure to have your personal information, employment history, and any necessary documentation ready. After submitting your claim, you’ll receive instructions on how to manage your benefits and report any required weekly information.
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Are professional ballplayers eligible for unemployment benefits in the offseason?
No. They are still on the team so the can't file for unemployment.
When should I file for unemployment?
You should file for unemployment as soon as you become unemployed or your hours are significantly reduced. It is important to file promptly to ensure you receive benefits in a timely manner.
What if your unemployment benefits expires in one State and you move to another state to look for work can you file for unemployment benefits in that state?
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How long will it take to get unemployment benefits?
The time it takes to receive unemployment benefits can vary, but typically it takes about 2-3 weeks after you file your claim.
Can I still get Washington unemployment if I am technically an Oregon resident but I work in Washington?
Yes, you can still apply for unemployment benefits in Washington if you work there, even if you are an Oregon resident. You will need to file your unemployment claim with Washington's Employment Security Department and meet their eligibility requirements. Additionally, ensure that you provide accurate information about your work history in Washington. It's advisable to check both states' unemployment websites for specific guidelines.
Do you have to file if you collected unemployment benefits?
Anytime that you need unemployment benefits you have to refile. When you refile you will be advised if you are eligible for benefits. Sometimes you will reopen an existing claim if it is within the same base period that you were collecting in previously, in which case your unemployment amount will remain the same. However, if you have exhausted your previous benefits and not eligible to open an extension, then the unemployment office will use the new base period, and based on the work that you have completed, you may or may not qualify. File asap, because many states will not allow you to backdate your unemployment to when you first became unemployed. You can always file, but you may not qualify.
What state can you file for unemployment in?
You file for unemployment benefits in the state where you work. It's called the "liable state" because it collects payroll taxes from the businesses in that state and in turn pays the benefits to the workers there who have lost their jobs.
Can insurance agents receive unemployment in the state of Oregon?
No, under Oregon law 657.085, insurance agents and others, to the extent they are paid by commission, are not eligible for unemployment benefits. See Related Link below.
When do you file your next unemployment claim?
If you mean that you currently are receiving unemployment and are wondering about when you next certify for benefits, its every two weeks.
Can you draw unemployment if you take a voluntary layoff in Oregon?
This would depend on Oregon's determination under these circumstances. What were the terms of 'voluntary layoff'? Was it for the benefit of the employer? Was it to avoid the stigma of 'fired' or 'quit'? Was it to get or avoid unemployment benefits?, etc.
If you work freelance can you file unemployment?
As a freelancer, you are not entitled to the same benefits an employee enjoys and this include unemployment benefits. If you have recently been laid off from your office work, you may do so.
Can you file a tax return with just unemployment benefits as an income?
Not only can you file a tax return with just unemployment benefits, but in some cases you have to. Unemployment benefits are considered income, and as long as your income is greater than the filing threshold, you have to file a return. For 2012 the filing thresholds are $9,750 for single filers and $19,500 for a married couple. You should get a 1099-G [Certain Government Payments] summarizing all of the benefits you received throughout the entire tax year.
