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Jackson County Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.2% in February
In February 2022, 35 of Oregon’s 36 counties experienced over-the-month decreases in their unemployment rates. Five counties experienced a 0.3 percentage point decrease or more
Oregon Unemployment Rate Drops to 4% in February
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.0% in February, from 4.2%, as revised, in January. Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped rapidly from its peak in April 2020
Metro Unemployment Drops to 4.6% in November
Total payroll employment in the Medford Metro (Jackson County) rose by 130 jobs in November. Retail trade had the largest job gain, up by 350.
Oregon’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.4% in October
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.4% in October, down from 4.7% in September. This is an unusually low unemployment rate for Oregon. Since 1976, when
Oregon Launches Digital Library to Offer Veterans Employment Training
The Oregon Employment Department and WorkSource Oregon are proud to unveil the 541VETS, a digital library offering training and employment resources for Veterans, their Spouses, and other
Oregon to Lower Unemployment Tax Rate For 2022
The Employment Department has good news for Oregon employers contributing to the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund. Oregon is lowering the payroll tax rate to
Oregon Employment Department Release August Summary
Employment Yesterday, the Oregon Employment Department released the August unemployment rate and jobs numbers for Oregon. Oregon’s unemployment rate had another significant drop, from 5.2%
Medford Police Chief Set To Retire After 27 Years of Service
Medford Police Chief Scott Clauson has announced his retirement from the Medford Police Department (MPD) effective January 1, 2022 after 27 years of service to
July Metro Employment Info.
Total payroll employment in Jackson County rose by 860 jobs in July. Construction and leisure and hospitality had the largest increases, up by 230 and
