OAR 471-030-0071: Benefit eligibility during a declared emergency

Unless otherwise provided, the provisions of this rule apply retroactively, beginning September 13, 2020. (1) During a state of emergency declared by the Governor under ORS 401.165, or a public health emergency declared under ORS 433.441, the Director of the Employment Department may waive, otherwise limit, or modify the requirements of OAR 471-030-0036, 471-030-0038, and 471-030-0053. (2) To the extent reasonably possible the Department shall give public notice of the new requirements. The public notice shall include the effective dates for the new requirements. (3) The new requirements may not extend beyond 90 days from the end of the state of emergency or public health emergency.