How to file in Oregon, step by step
- Gather your documents. Oregon asks for the items in the checklist below.
- File your claim online at secure.emp.state.or.us or by phone (numbers and hours).
- Meet the work search rule. Five work search activities a week, at least two of them direct employer contacts; exemptions exist.
- Request benefits for each week you are unemployed, as your claim instructions say. See how weekly claims work.
- Answer any reemployment appointment. Some claimants are selected for a RESEA session at a job center.
Documents Oregon asks for
- Name, SSN, date of birth and contact details
- If not a citizen or COFA Islander: USCIS/A-number/I-94
- Every employer in the last 18 months: name, address, phone and start and end dates
- Account and routing number for direct deposit
Source: unemployment.oregon.gov. Lists can be partial; follow the instructions in your claim.
How much Oregon pays and for how long
All statesMaximum effective June 28, 2026, per unemployment.oregon.gov. The state calculates your weekly amount from your past wages when you file. How long unemployment lasts
Oregon unemployment phone
DetailsHours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Where to log in
The official place to start a claim or reach your account is secure.emp.state.or.us, run by the Oregon Employment Department. Only enter your Social Security number or PIN on the official state site. This guide is independent and cannot see or change your claim.
If your claim is denied
Federal law requires every state to offer a fair hearing before an impartial tribunal to anyone whose unemployment claim is denied (Social Security Act, sec. 303(a)(3)). The determination letter from Oregon tells you the deadline and how to file the appeal. How unemployment appeals work.
Job centers in Oregon
All 37WorkSource Oregon - Albany
139 4th Avenue SE, Albany
WorkSource Oregon - Baker City
1575 Dewey Avenue, Baker City
WorkSource Oregon - Bend
1007 SW Emkay Drive, Bend
WorkSource Oregon - Brookings
16261 Highway 101, Suite #11, Brookings
WorkSource Oregon - Burns
809 W Jackson Street Suite 400, Burns
WorkSource Oregon - Coos Bay
990 S 2nd Street, Coos Bay
WorkSource Oregon - Corvallis
4170 SW Research Way, Corvallis
WorkSource Oregon - Dallas
580 Main Street Suite B, Dallas
WorkSource Oregon - Enterprise
401 NE First Street, Suite G, Enterprise
WorkSource Oregon - Eugene
2510 Oakmont Way, Eugene
WorkSource Oregon - Florence
3180 Hwy 101 N, Florence
WorkSource Oregon - Grants Pass
1569 NE F Street, Grants Pass
Oregon unemployment questions
How do I file for unemployment in Oregon?
Online on the Oregon Employment Department website or by phone at 1-877-345-3484. Have your Social Security number and your employers from the last 18 months ready.
What is the Oregon unemployment phone number?
1-877-345-3484. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM.
How much is unemployment in Oregon?
Up to $902 a week. Your own amount depends on your past wages.
How long does unemployment last in Oregon?
Up to 26 weeks; the federal table lists a range of 1-26 weeks depending on your situation. Your weeks are set when the state reviews your claim.
Where do I log in to Oregon unemployment?
Use the official site (secure.emp.state.or.us) to start a claim or reach your account. We do not handle logins or claims.
What if my Oregon unemployment claim is denied?
Federal law requires every state to give claimants whose claims are denied the chance of a fair hearing before an impartial tribunal. Your determination letter explains how and by when to appeal.
Related guides
Sources
Claim website: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Claims phone: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Documents: unemployment.oregon.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Work search: unemployment.oregon.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Weekly maximum: unemployment.oregon.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Maximum weeks: oui.doleta.gov (dated July 2026), checked October 30, 2026.
Right to a fair hearing: 42 U.S.C. 503(a)(3), checked October 31, 2026.