Logging In to Your Oregon Unemployment Claim
Where to log in to your Oregon unemployment claim, file weekly or biweekly certifications, check payment status, and get help.
Short answer: The Oregon Employment Department's Frances Online is where you log in (email and password) to file your weekly unemployment claim: on the home screen, look for "Ready to File" for the week and select "File Now," then answer the questions, report your work search (most people need at… Oregon Employment Department, How to file a weekly claim
| Logging in and filing weekly claims | The Oregon Employment Department's Frances Online is where you log in (email and password) to file your weekly unemployment claim: on the home screen, look for "Ready to File" for the week and select "File Now," then answer the questions, report your work search (most people need at least five activities a week, at least two of them direct employer contacts) and any earnings, and submit. You must file every week. An automated weekly claim phone line is available 24/7 at 800-982-8920 (TTY: 711). Login: frances.oregon.gov/claimant |
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| How to apply | Apply online through Frances Online (frances.oregon.gov) or by phone at 1-877-345-3484. Starting the Sunday after you apply, file a weekly claim for each week you are unemployed or earning less than your weekly benefit amount. File online or through the automated phone line. If you miss a week, you must restart your claim. |
| Work search requirements | Every week you claim, you must complete at least five work-search activities. At least two of them must be direct contact with employers. Activities that count include applying for jobs that fit your skills, interviewing, reporting to a union hiring hall if you are a member, and taking part in reemployment services. You must also complete any enrollment activities WorkSource Oregon requires. |
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FAQ
Where do I log in to my unemployment claim in Oregon?
The Oregon Employment Department's Frances Online is where you log in (email and password) to file your weekly unemployment claim: on the home screen, look for "Ready to File" for the week and select "File Now," then answer the questions, report your work search (most people need at least five activities a week, at least two of them direct employer contacts) and any earnings, and submit. You must file every week. An automated weekly claim phone line is available 24/7 at 800-982-8920 (TTY: 711).
How do I apply for unemployment in Oregon?
Apply online through Frances Online (frances.oregon.gov) or by phone at 1-877-345-3484. Starting the Sunday after you apply, file a weekly claim for each week you are unemployed or earning less than your weekly benefit amount. File online or through the automated phone line. If you miss a week, you must restart your claim.
What are the work search requirements for unemployment in Oregon?
Every week you claim, you must complete at least five work-search activities. At least two of them must be direct contact with employers. Activities that count include applying for jobs that fit your skills, interviewing, reporting to a union hiring hall if you are a member, and taking part in reemployment services. You must also complete any enrollment activities WorkSource Oregon requires.
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