Federal emergency unemployment payments to drop
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. -- Officials with the Oregon Employment Department are saying the the automatic sequester of federal funds is going to cut into your emergency unemployment benefits by over 10%.
The cuts are also going to affect job search services in Oregon.
Individuals receiving Federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation, or EUC, will see a reduction in their weekly benefits of 10.7%.
Officials say the reduction will begin the week of March 31, and will be reflected in checks mailed the week of April 7.
Currently there are more than 28,000 individuals receiving EUC benefits.
The Oregon Employment Department will notify each person by mail in early April regarding this reduction.
People getting the benefits should visit the Working In Oregon Web site, where you can use an online calculator to estimate their payment reduction.
Those people who have questions not addressed by the website should call 503-947-1342 or 1-800-237-3710 extension 71342.
Individuals receiving regular unemployment benefits will not be affected.
In addition, federal cuts to employment service state grants could result in the reduction of job search assistance and employer recruitment activities.
=) my birthday isn't for 9 months, so you don't need to get me a gift Erin, but thank you!
I'm sorry I was just stating a few facts about things! To set here and tell me how to interview! I know how to be the interviewee and interviewer! Thanks for the tips. :) I just wanted my point to be this.....the government needs to cut other ridiculous amounts of spending out, then from us Americans that make very little. I wish they could get our wages (working or not) and live on that and support their families! Pointing out things is not a ploy for a pity party!
There was nothing mean spirited about the post, but your's regarding how to interview was condescending.
Read The Traveler's Gift by Andy Andrews.... my gift to you Kerri
Holy smokes Kerri, that was beyond rude and mean spirited to say. I can see what a delightful addition you would make to a company who is looking to hire. We all have a story, ALL OF US! You really shot yourself in the foot for that comment, how many employers would want to hire someone like you with that attitude... Sorry I posted the job opening now.
I know your in a bad situation, I understand, I've been there. I've felt like you do, so I can tell you with certainty, nothing will change unless your attitude does, if you expect failure, that's what you will get. I don't know why it is that way, but it's true, change the way you think, and your life will change. I know sounds like a bunch of crap, but it's true.
and you don't want handouts, very noble. I respect the heck out of that, but you're taking the Unemployment, aren't you? Yeah, yeah, it's not a handout... I paid for it...blah, blah, blah. Actually your employer paid for it, and they didn't even fight you on it, if they were really evil they could have contested it, you would still have gotten it, but you would have nothing for the two to three months to resolve it. You have to pay a ridiculous amount of taxes with no dependants, as do I, so if your UI isn't a handout, neither would be any other temporary help you recieve, you paid for that too. I'm a libertarian (if you couldn't guess) so I'm against most Social programs because people become dependant, however UI is only temporary, or it's supposed to be at least, so it counts as a hand up, not a hand out. If you were to get an Obama phone, or take anything else you are eligible for untill you get back on your feet and then begin paying a disgusting amount of taxes again you would pay it back in no time.
You didn't have to say anything, your anger is palatable. Your really coming off with a poor me, I'm a victim attitude. Yes bad things have happened to you, they probably will again. I HAVE lived in my car actually, I've had more ups and downs in my life than a ride at six flags. Nobody is attacking you personally, but your attitude irritates people. Who are you to assume everyone has a wonderful life and no problems? Yeah one third of what you make isn't much but its 23% more than the 10% cut that started this conversation. Be grateful for the UI, what would you do if you didn't have it? You're seeing nothing but the downside, when you have a lot to be grateful for.
Good grief lady! Gross is meaning total! Hope your business don't fold and you never need any help!
I think it is interesting that you refer to your weekly unemployment benefits as your gross pay. Gross pay is what you receive on a paycheck issued from a place of employment. You do realize that UI benefits and a paycheck are entirely different don't you? I would hate to think that there are people who think UI is a job...
Oops sorry forgot it is at Roseburg location.
Rodeo steak house hiring server. Apply in person today or tomorrow only. No phone calls or facebook inquiry allowed. A little tip from an employer, show up during a slow time and be professional. Go alone. Do not bring a cell phone into an interview. Smile and look at the interviewer. Ask questions. Be interested. Good luck!
Who wants to be controlled by the Government! Your nuts!
Then I guess you will just have to do more. Or accept the situation and hand over control of your life to the government. It's your choice.
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Ha ha ha ha ha I never all for hand outs. I just ask for things to be different! I do do what I have to do to get by! =) Obama can...................
1/3 of $ 186.00 = $ 62.00 (PER WEEK), that's $3,224.00 for a year. $ 62.00 per week could definitely help with your finances. I took in ironing to make an extra 14.00 per week so that I could pay for diapers. Our President thinks you should have a phone too, don't you qualify for an Obama phone? Are you currently on the cheapest possible plan or are you paying for data and other goodies? Believe me I don't want to pay any more taxes either (currently at a 40% tax rate) that's .40 on every dollar that I earn. Stop complaining and go look for your success, cause no one is handing it out for free...
Notice?! Notice!? My notice for losing my job MAILED to me! That stated don't come in pay Friday Nov. 2nd! And I opened that letter on Thursday! I hope you all well with the wonderful lives you all have! May you never have to deal with no job! Oh and I do my part! I do what I can when I can! I work harder now!
Ok George! You have a more positive attitude having to sleep in your car due to not being able to pay rent! I can make up to 1/3 a week, hmmm that isn't very much when your gross pay is $186. Pissed? I never said pissed. It is very frustrating having to pay more! And now days it's a must to have a phone to apply for a lot of jobs. So a phone is important these days. All in all what I'm saying is why do they have to take more taxes out from us Americans and keep a majority of the people down!? Stop sending money to foreign lands! Stop paying outrages amounts to these people in office! I wonder how the president could budget $744 a month? Hmmmmm, and the list goes on! There is other places for cuts! Hike their taxes up! Alright I'm out! I guess some people enjoy paying taxes? And living week to week!?
If you want to earn more money, work harder!!! It's always worked for our family. I've taken in ironing, delivered flowers, sold items, provided child care for a neighbor, used coupons, turned in bottles and cans, painted rooms, ect... Stop complaining about the Government and take control of your life. Pay attention to your industry trends, be prepared for change instead of becoming the self imposed victim. It was no surprise to see businesses take drastic measures with regard to their labor expenses, you might not have been paying attention to what was happening right in front of you. Especially with a hospital, they are under obligation to be somewhat transparent in their operations. I'm sure their was notice to this change. Did you do anything to prepare yourself for the downsize? Or did you just give up? How long have you been unemployed Kerri?
Just to be helpful, you can make up to one third of your weekly benefit amount without any reduciton in benefit. http://www.oregon.gov/EMPLOY/UI/pages/ui_work_while_claiming.aspx I doubt Kathy is for paying more taxes, I know I certainly am not. Have a more positive attitude and things may change for you. I understand your frustration, Free trade destroyed a lot of jobs, have you looked into recieving college through the trade act? I didn't look that one up, but there are options besides just being pissed off.
Ya it's easier said then done about doing extra to make up for the 10%, you have to claim that and then you get even less weekly! So it defeats the purpose! Oh wait, unless I do it dishonest?
Wow Kathy Holt, you should remember what it was like to work for ".25" an hour! I'm so glad that you have never had money trouble, due to you thinking that having extra taxes taken out and that it's ok for a huge local "hospital" to do away with multiple departments, so that someone in India can now do my job! I do believe you would not feel very good about making such a small amount to live on! I'd like to see you then! Don't pass judgment on me and others because we don't want to pay anymore taxes! Especially a single person who pays triple the taxes then a family of 5! Plus at tax time owe the state and government even more! And those that have 5 kids get $8,000 back! Stupid!
I picked berries during the summer. This was back when you could get a job before 15. I've been paying into social security since them as well! They are a business that has today their employees! They have to take taxes out!
I would find a way to create an additional 10% of income to make up the loss. Next question????
Oh, that breaks my heart....
we're glad you left too!
Anyone who would like to speak about the unemployment cuts today can call Kat Wolcott at 541-672-4481. We would like to share your story!
How could you be paying"In to" taxes at 13? It's Illegal to work at 13 isn't it?. If not for the EVIL business owners there wouldn't be ANY jobs & ZERO Unemployment benefits.Its a balance.The business owners need workers But the Workers need the business owners even more.
shut up George!
We'd be short on the house payment amount!!!
NOT GOOD ! ! ! Is disability in there as well?
So is "emergency unemployment benefits" the extended benefits? The ones people are getting for up to two years?
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Well speaking from someone "myself" who had worked since I was 13. This is the first time I have ever had to be on unemployment! Tell me how to "budget" better with only $744 a month! I have no kids, therefore I'm rapped on taxes, I get no extras from anyone! The state don't help people like me! Do I ask for it? No, because I do my own! Am I unemployed yes! Why? Due to money hungry business that again keep the little man down! "free" money? Oh hell no this isn't free money! I have paid into this since I was 13! I just paid for everyone elses unemployment! And now I'm paying races on something I've already paid taxes on!
Well since your getting money for nothing you can't complain too much. Sadly I think welfare, unemployment, and food stamps support this county.
It is great that peole are still able to receive the emergerncy unemployment, I would rather see a percentage cut than it cut out and not be there at all.. EVERYONE NEEDS TO BUDGET and cut out the "extras" where they can, WAL-MART is hiring people which is good for some.