As a reminder for all employers in Oregon, the Oregon Employment Department has adjusted the minimum and maximum weekly benefit amounts (WBAs) for Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) based on the new State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW).

• Claims filed before the effective dates will continue under 2024 benefit levels.
• Employers should update payroll systems and employee communications accordingly.
• Claimants can estimate benefits using the Paid Leave Oregon calculator.
• These updates are required annually under Oregon law (ORS 657.150(4) and ORS 657B.050).

Important Dates

• UI claims: Filed on or after June 29, 2025
• PLO claims: Benefit years beginning on or after July 6, 2025

Updated State Average Weekly Wage

• 2025 SAWW: $1,363.80
• 2024 SAWW: $1,307.17
• Increase: 4.3%

Weekly Benefit Amounts

• Unemployment Insurance
• Minimum WBA: $204 (up from $196)
• Maximum WBA: $872 (up from $836)

• Paid Leave Oregon
• Minimum WBA: $68.19 (up from $65.36)
• Maximum WBA: $1,636.56 (up from $1,568.60)

For additional information:

• Oregon Unemployment Insurance
• Oregon Paid Leave – Calculate your weekly benefits
• Oregon – Minimum and Maximum Weekly Benefit Amounts to Increase for New Unemployment Insurance and Paid Leave Oregon Claims

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