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• Unemployment Benefits in Oregon During COVID-19

  Now, even people who are independent contractors, self employed, or “gig” economy workers can qualify for unemployment benefits if they lost work or lost earnings due to COVID. Watch this video for more information on who qualifies for unemployment benefits right now, and for some tips on how to apply and where to find help. Updated 7/14/2020. Read More

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  Oregon Law Center & Legal Aid Services of Oregon

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• Think You Can't Get Unemployment Benefits in Oregon? Now You Can!

  There is a new unemployment program for Oregonians who are working less or not at all because of COVID-19. Content Detail

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  Legal Aid Services of Oregon & Oregon Law Center

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• You may be eligible for financial help during the pandemic (COVID-19)

  You may be eligible for financial help during the pandemic if your work income is affected by COVID or you have children in need. Content Detail

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  Oregon Law Center and the Center for NonProfit Legal Services

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• COVID-19 Workers' Rights FAQ

  Frequently Asked Questions for Oregon workers about their rights during COVID-19. Content Detail

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  Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon

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• Are You an Immigrant Who Lost Work Due to COVID-19?

  If you have valid work authorization to work in the US, you can qualify for Unemployment Insurance no matter what immigration status you have. Read more here. Read More

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  Oregon Law Center

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• Have your PUA benefits stopped because you didn’t provide “proof of employment,” or because OED rejected your “proof of employment”?

  Have your PUA benefits stopped because you didn’t provide “proof of employment,” or because OED rejected your “proof of employment”? You have until September 4, 2021 to submit adequate POE. Around June 22, you should receive an email telling you about this new due date and what to do. If you do NOT submit proof of employment by September 4, 2021, you’ll owe an overpayment for the benefits you were paid after December 27, 2020. An overpayment means you will have to pay back the benefits you received. OED’s online POE tool can help you figure out what you can use for proof of employment. See below for more information about this issue and OLC’s lawsuit about it. Read More

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  Oregon Law Center

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