State: Unemployment claims skyrocket in Oregon

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Published on March 19, 2020 -

State: Unemployment claims skyrocket in Oregon

The number of claims was about 800 on Sunday, and on Tuesday, that number grew to 18,500.


State: Unemployment claims skyrocket in Oregon

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And now for the toll this is all taking on the economy --- and stunning information that just came into the newsroom.

From sunday to tuesday... the number of oregonians without jobs jumped from 800 to 18-thousand-500.

That's according to the oregon employment department.

For more we go to kezi reporter connor mccarthy who is live outside of workforce lane to explain what you need to do if you're out of a job.

Matt and renee-- those numbers work out to over a 2-thousand percent increase in two days.

If you are laid off because of the coronavirus, here's matt and renee-- those numbers work out to over a 2-thousand percent increase in two days.

If you are laid off because of the coronavirus, here's what you need to do to get that unemployment check.

Affected workers must still be able to work, stay in contact with their employer, and be available to work when called back.

Then to apply you can call workforce lane or log onto their website.

From there you will be asked to provide your social security number, work history and total income over the last 18 months.

Workforce lane says they have been overwhelmed with the number of people filing but to the public should be patient.

At this time our reassurance is that the agency along with the department of labor.

They are looking at all options on how we can help minimize negative impacts on individuals.

The department of employment says it is too soon to get unemployment rate numbers as well as the overall economic impact of the coronavirus.

Matt and renee-- the dow closed today below 20- thousand points... nearly wiping out all the gains since trump took office.

Treasury secretary warned congress this week, if the economic crisis is not taken seriously, america could see great depression unemployment numbers of 20 percent.

Reporting live in eugene connor mccarthy kezi nine news.

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