Oregon law, in conformance with federal law, requires that benefits cannot be paid during customary holiday or vacation breaks, and/or between terms and academic years, if a person has reasonable assurance that he or she will return to work after the end of the recess period. This applies to all employees of educational institutions, no matter what type of work they perform.

If you have wages during your base year from an educational institution, the Employment Department must make a decision about your eligibility. Your benefits will be delayed during the investigation and decision-making process.

You can help shorten the delay by promptly completing and returning the School Employee Questionnaire which has been, or will be, mailed to you. The form is needed regardless of occupation and is required even if you have worked year round.

Continue to make weekly claims for each week that you are unemployed and seek benefits.