How to File for Unemployment Benefits in Oregon
When you lose your job, find yourself out of work, are fired or laid off it is important to know your resources. It is important to be on top of things and to file for benefits quickly. The state of Oregon offers several services and resources to help get you back on your feet quickly.
How do I file for Unemployment Benefits?
Here are three ways to file for unemployment benefits which include going to your local unemployment office in person, calling them over the phone, or online.
Submitting your application online is by far the easiest method. Calling direct is great if you don’t mind really long hold times. I don’t imagine this applies to all offices, however my local office was extremely busy and their policy is to work with one client at a time. Which means that you get their undivided attention once you get a hold of them.
The Online Claims System is your starting point for everything related to filing for unemployment benefits. Before you file your first claim, you must first establish your account.
Be sure to have everything you need to start your claim before you actually enter the system. If you take longer then 30 minutes to complete your registration you will have to start over. Once your have the prerequisite data, you can file a new claim.Upon completing this you will need to go to the imatchskills.com website to set up an account to help you find new employment.
The very next Sunday and every Sunday following a week of unemployment you will need to return to the Online Claims System to claim a week. You won’t get paid for your first week, as it is your waiting week, but don’t delay on it.