Have your hours been cut, or have you lost your job?

Adjudication

After you send us your claim for unemployment insurance, we will review it to determine your eligibility. At times, we might have only a few follow-up questions for you, and at other times, your claim might be complex or have issues that require us to do a thorough review known as adjudication.

This page provides more information about situations that might cause us to thoroughly investigate your claim or even to deny or reduce benefits, as well as your options for appealing an administrative decision we make.

Verify Your Identity

The Oregon Employment Department works hard to prevent fraud and identity theft to protect workers and businesses. We verify your identity so you can get your unemployment benefits quickly. You can read more about how the agency fights fraud and how to protect yourself and others. 

We have created a detailed list of acceptable identification documents.

Get Help Looking for Work

For help looking for a job or retraining for a different industry, use WorkSource Oregon services in your area. Most people are required to register for employment services after filing an initial application for benefits. If you live in Oregon or near Oregon but regularly commute to work in Oregon, you will need to register in iMatchSkills and then meet with WorkSource Oregon staff one on one (online or in person) to complete a reemployment orientation.

Report Unemployment Insurance Fraud

If you have information about unemployment insurance fraud, please complete our fraud referral at the link below or call 503-947-1995 or 1-877-668-3204. We review all tips that we receive, regardless of how much information you provide. The more details you can give when reporting unemployment insurance fraud, the more it will help us investigate.

Get Answers to Your Questions

If you have questions, search through our Frequently Asked Questions.

Still need help? Send us a ticket using our Contact Us form, and a specialist can assist you.

Get Connected with Other Helpful Resources

The Oregon Employment Department and other organizations offer a variety of resources for workers, employers and other Oregon residents.

Employers

Are you an employer or business owner looking for information? Visit the Employment Department’s Employer website for specific information about reporting requirements, contributions, and programs like Work Share, which can help you avoid layoffs.

Listen to the Handbook

A new way to experience the Unemployment Insurance Claimant Handbook is online. You can listen to an audio version of the handbook on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast service. More languages are coming soon.