COVID-19 Resuming Business Operations Frequently Asked Questions

The state has taken emergency measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, resulting in many temporary business closures.  As more business operations start to resume in Oregon, situations may occur where workers either cannot or do not return to work.  If this occurs, employees may still be eligible for unemployment benefits if they turn down an offer of suitable work due to COVID-19 related reasons as defined in our temporary rules.  For more information please print the attachment below.