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Work Share

Furloughed workers tighten belts waiting for WorkShare benefits

Jul 14, 2020

It seemed like a win-win when unions approved the furloughs, but Workshare benefits promised by the Oregon Employment Department have been slow to arrive.

City of Portland unions will vote on furloughs in which workers could actually come out ahead

Jun 2, 2020

The federally funded Work Share program will make up for wages lost during furloughs, and city budget savings are earmarked to prevent layoffs.

How to get unemployment benefits while you’re still employed

Jun 2, 2020

Up to 10,000 Portland-area workers are getting paid more while working less thanks to a layoff prevention program.

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