Oregon Labor Market - Unemployment http://www.olmis.org/ Quality Information / Informed Choices. en-us Copyright 1997-2005 Oregon Employment Department John.F.Pearce@state.or.us OLMIS http://www.olmis.org/ows-img/olmtest/header/logo2.gif http://www.olmis.org/ 139 60 Oregon Labor Market -- Unemployment Understanding Oregon's Labor Force http://www.qualityinfo.org/olmisj/ArticleReader?itemid=00005834 00005834

Labor force statistics can be confusing. For instance, who is officially counted as unemployed? Find everything you need to know about Oregon's labor force here.

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:00:00 PDT Labor Force & Unemployment by Area http://www.qualityinfo.org/olmisj/PubReader?itemid=00000059 00000059

Oregon Labor Force and Unemployment by Area is a monthly data sheet that provides monthly estimated labor force, employment, unemployment, and unemployment rates for the nation, state, MSAs, and counties. It includes estimates for the current month, previous month, and one year ago.

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:00 PDT Monthly Employment in Oregon Press Release http://www.qualityinfo.org/olmisj/PubReader?itemid=00000048 00000048

Presents the latest Oregon labor force information and analysis in a concise format. Usually released around the 15th of every month. Also includes a table showing the Nonfarm payroll employment by industry and the Resident Labor Force Table and Unemployment by area.

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:00 PDT The PROMIS of Labor Market Data http://www.qualityinfo.org/olmisj/ArticleReader?itemid=00006659 00006659

One data source provides additional detail on workers claiming unemployment insurance benefits.

 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:00:00 PDT Who is Included in Oregon's Unemployment Rate Calculation? http://www.qualityinfo.org/olmisj/ArticleReader?itemid=00003150 00003150

More than five percent of Oregon's labor force is unemployed. But who is included in that number?

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:00:00 PDT A Look at How Oregon's Unemployment Rate is Calculated http://www.qualityinfo.org/olmisj/ArticleReader?itemid=00002668 00002668

The unemployment rate is a simple concept that involves sophisticated methodology.

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:00:00 PDT Oh the Humanity! Oregon's Record Breaking Mass Layoffs http://www.qualityinfo.org/olmisj/ArticleReader?itemid=00006614 00006614

Oregon is one of many states seeing record-breaking numbers of mass layoffs during this recession.

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:00:00 PDT Seasonal Adjustment of Oregon's Unemployment Rates http://www.qualityinfo.org/olmisj/ArticleReader?itemid=00005349 00005349

Unemployment has its ups and downs. Here's how we deal with it.

 Thu, 6 Nov 2008 12:00:00 PST Alternative Measures of the Unemployment Rate http://www.qualityinfo.org/olmisj/ArticleReader?itemid=00000486 00000486

How high is unemployment? It depends, of course, on which definition of 'unemployment' is being used.

 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:00:00 PDT Would You Like a Little Elbow Room With That Unemployment Rate? http://www.qualityinfo.org/olmisj/ArticleReader?itemid=00006112 00006112

This short article describes how Oregon's two largest counties – Harney and Malheur – stack up against counties nationwide.

 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:00:00 PDT Update on Oregon's Unemployment Rate http://www.qualityinfo.org/olmisj/ArticleReader?itemid=00005224 00005224

Mild climate and small cities are factors in Oregon's unemployment rate.

 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:00:00 PDT Starting Over: Layoff Outcomes in Oregon's High-Tech Industry http://www.qualityinfo.org/olmisj/ArticleReader?itemid=00005767 00005767

What happened to workers laid off early this decade in Oregon's high-tech downturn?

 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:00:00 PST How Unemployment Estimates Are Derived For Oregon's Local Areas http://www.qualityinfo.org/olmisj/ArticleReader?itemid=00003016 00003016

County and metro area unemployment rates provide valuable information but also rely on some assumptions.

 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:00:00 PDT Tax Information http://www.qualityinfo.org/olmisj/LeavingOlmis?itemid=00000481 00000481

The money used to pay Oregon unemployment insurance benefits comes from Oregon employers. Find information here about unemployment insurance tax rates and responsibilities.

 Sun, 19 Sep 1999 12:00:00 PDT Benefits Information http://www.qualityinfo.org/olmisj/LeavingOlmis?itemid=00000480 00000480

Unemployment insurance replaces part of the income you lose when you become unemployed. Find informaton here about your eligibility for benefits and how to apply.

 Sun, 19 Sep 1999 12:00:00 PDT U.S. Local Area Unemployment Statistics http://www.qualityinfo.org/olmisj/LeavingOlmis?itemid=00000163 00000163

Unemployment information for the U.S. or for other states or metropolitan areas can be found at the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Local Area Unemployment Statistics home page.

 Thu, 29 Jul 1999 12:00:00 PDT Local Area Unemployment Statistics http://www.qualityinfo.org/olmisj/DoQuery?itemid=00000029 00000029

The most recent monthly unemployment rate figures for the U.S., Oregon and all local labor market areas is available here.

 Mon, 21 Jun 1999 12:00:00 PDT