Oregon Unemployment Calculator

Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Oregon Unemployment Calculator

Understanding the Inputs

To begin using the Oregon Unemployment Calculator, you’ll need to provide some basic information about your earnings across different quarters. This information will assist the calculator in determining your potential unemployment benefits.

Step 1: Select the Base Year Quarter

The first step is to select the quarter of the base year. This is essential for contextualizing your earnings for the period in question:

• January-March: Select q1
• April-June: Select q2
• July-September: Select q3
• October-December: Select q4

This input is required to proceed.

Step 2: Enter Your Quarterly Wages

Next, enter your wages for each quarter of the base year. Each entry must be a non-negative number and cannot exceed $999,999.

• First Quarter Wages ($): Input the total wages earned from January to March.
• Second Quarter Wages ($): Input the total wages earned from April to June.
• Third Quarter Wages ($): Input the total wages earned from July to September.
• Fourth Quarter Wages ($): Input the total wages earned from October to December.

Ensure that all fields are completed as they are required for the calculation.

Understanding the Results

Once you’ve entered all the necessary input data, the calculator will compute your unemployment benefits based on Oregon’s guidelines.

Step 3: Review Your Results

• Total Base Year Wages: This is the sum of your wages from all quarters. It will be displayed in a currency format, rounded to two decimal places.
• Average Weekly Wage: Calculated by dividing your total base year wages by 52 weeks and presented as a weekly average.
• Weekly Benefit Amount: This is your estimated weekly unemployment benefit. The calculation takes 1.26% of your average weekly wage and ensures it falls between $178 and $892.
• Maximum Total Benefit Amount: The total potential benefit amount you might receive, calculated by multiplying your weekly benefit amount by 26 weeks.
• Eligibility Status: This field confirms your eligibility. If your total base year wages are $1,000 or more, you are deemed Eligible; otherwise, you are Not Eligible.

Final Thoughts

Ensure accuracy in your input to receive a reliable estimate of your unemployment benefits. This tool is a guide and might not reflect the exact amount given specific nuances in individual cases and legal guidelines. For more detailed information or assistance, consider contacting your local unemployment office in Oregon.