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Oregon set to collect contributions for paid leave benefits
Oregon, after years of preparation, is set to start collecting contributions from businesses and employees for a new ... Read more
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Panel weighs comments on paid family and medical leave
An advisory panel seeks public comments as it writes rules for how Oregon will offer paid family and ... Read more
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Federal grant helps state improve access to jobless benefits
Oregon will spend more than $4.5 million from a new federal grant, one of four in the nation, ... Read more
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Oregon using alternatives to facial recognition software to verify unemployment benefits
The Oregon Employment Department is defending its use of a contractor that relies on facial technology to verify ... Read more
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Oregon Employment Department gears to fight fraudulent claims
The acting director says the Oregon Employment Department is devoting more attention to preventing and fighting fraud, by ... Read more
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State close to catching up on unemployment benefits
All benefits pending to self-employed and gig workers will be paid by the Oregon Employment Department within the ... Read more
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Federal aid for unemployment benefits may be extended
Thousands of Oregonians may have to wait a little longer for payments, but action by Congress could ensure ... Read more
Opinion
Capital Chatter: Oregon has much to be thankful for
This is the year of “for better or worse.” And despite the human ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic, ... Read more
Opinion
Capital Chatter: Oregon’s one-size-fits-all COVID messaging misses the mark
As Gov. Kate Brown announced her latest COVID-19 restrictions on businesses and social gatherings, one of the state’s ... Read more
Opinion
Capital Chatter: ‘Keep Oregon politics weird’ edition
Oregon voters have passed a new state motto last week: “Keep Oregon politics weird.” In the past few ... Read more