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Oregon lawmakers have approved a bill that would delay the state’s new paid family and medical leave program. Two years ago, the Legislature created a new…
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The Oregon Employment Department says it won’t be able to roll out a new program for paid family leave in time to meet a legislative deadline. Lawmakers…
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Oregon’s unemployment rate rose in December. It’s the first monthly increase in seven months. The Oregon Employment Department said Wednesday that the…
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Oregon continued to add jobs in November. The Oregon Employment Department says the state added 4,200 jobs, with the strongest gains in transportation,…
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Nearly a quarter of a million unemployed Oregonians will receive a so-called “waiting week” payment this week.Normally people who file an unemployment…
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Oregon’s unemployment rate fell once again in October. But the shutdown of some businesses due to the coronavirus could put the brakes on the rebound.In…
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“Devastating.” That’s how Oregon’s Employment Economist describes April’s unemployment figures.Gail Krumenauer says the COVID-19 pandemic has certainly…
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Oregon is experiencing continued job growth and record low unemployment. However, as KLCC’s Brian Bull reports, there’s challenges ahead.The Oregon…
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Oregon’s unemployment rate held steady last month.It remained at 4.1 percent for a third consecutive month. The state Employment Department says February…
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Oregon's unemployment rate is at a record low.The state Employment Department says the jobless rate for May was 3.6 percent, a slight drop from April's…
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Oregon’s unemployment rate went up slightly last month. The state employment department says it was 4.8 % in June. Nick Beleiciks, State Employment…
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The unemployment rate in Lane and Douglas Counties continues to drop. The economy is getting better and more people are retiring.Douglas County’s rate was…