Governor Waives Waiting Period
April 16, 2020 4:40PM PDT
SALEM, Ore. – Governor Kate Brown has waived the one-week waiting period before newly laid off workers are eligible for jobless benefits, reversing the state’s policy on the issue.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the change could provide over $100 million in additional benefits to Oregonians who have lost their jobs amid the pandemic.
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