Unemployment After Being Fired in Oregon
Whether you can collect unemployment in Oregon after being fired, what counts as misconduct, and how to appeal a denial.
Short answer: If you were fired or suspended for misconduct, you may not receive benefits. If you were fired or suspended for a reason other than misconduct, you may still qualify. Oregon Employment Department, Unemployment Insurance Claimant Handbook (UIPUB350), "Qualifying for benefits"
| If you were fired | If you were fired or suspended for misconduct, you may not receive benefits. If you were fired or suspended for a reason other than misconduct, you may still qualify. The department decides each case on its facts and may ask both you and your employer for information. |
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| Appealing a denial | Administrative decisions become final 20 calendar days after they are mailed. Monetary decisions, which cover your weekly benefit amount and the wages used, become final 10 calendar days after mailing. Appeal before the decision becomes final: through Frances Online ("View or Change Benefit Details" then "File an Appeal"), by phone at 503-947-3149, or by fax at 503-947-1335. The Office of Administrative Hearings holds the hearing. Keep filing weekly claims while you wait. |
Where to get help in Oregon
More Oregon unemployment benefits
- Logging In to Your Oregon Unemployment Claim
- Unemployment for Self-Employed and Gig Workers in Oregon
- Unemployment After Quitting in Oregon
- How Much Unemployment Pays in Oregon
- How to File for Unemployment in Oregon
- All Oregon unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you were fired in Oregon?
If you were fired or suspended for misconduct, you may not receive benefits. If you were fired or suspended for a reason other than misconduct, you may still qualify. The department decides each case on its facts and may ask both you and your employer for information.
How do I appeal an unemployment denial in Oregon?
Administrative decisions become final 20 calendar days after they are mailed. Monetary decisions, which cover your weekly benefit amount and the wages used, become final 10 calendar days after mailing. Appeal before the decision becomes final: through Frances Online ("View or Change Benefit Details" then "File an Appeal"), by phone at 503-947-3149, or by fax at 503-947-1335. The Office of Administrative Hearings holds the hearing. Keep filing weekly claims while you wait.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.