Bill > HB3434

This bill modifies Oregon's unemployment insurance laws to remove barriers for workers involved in labor disputes, specifically by repealing provisions that previously disqualified individuals from receiving unemployment benefits during an active labor dispute at their workplace. Under the new law, an individual who is otherwise eligible for unemployment benefits will not be disqualified from receiving those benefits simply because they are unemployed due to an ongoing labor dispute at their place of employment. The bill eliminates complex previous restrictions that had exempted workers from benefits in certain labor dispute scenarios, such as those related to lockouts or workers directly involved in the dispute. The legislation declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage, and applies to unemployment benefit weeks beginning on or after its effective date. By making these changes, the bill aims to provide more financial support to workers during labor disputes and potentially reduce economic hardship for employees involved in workplace conflicts.

Labor and Employment

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3434