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Media Advisory: Grande Ronde Open House For WorkSource Oregon Mobile Service Center On Monday, May 18 - 05/15/26

logo: WorkSource Oregon

Logo: State of Oregon Employment Department.

For immediate release: Friday, May 15, 2026

Media Contact: communications@employ.oregon.gov

MEDIA ADVISORY

Open House for Mobile WorkSource Oregon Center Monday, May 18, 10 a.m., in Grand Ronde

Who: WorkSource Oregon, Oregon Employment Department, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Willamette Workforce Partnership

What: Open house for Grand Ronde and surrounding communities to tour one of the new mobile WorkSource Oregon centers

Where: Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Employment Services Center 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347

When: Monday, May 18, 10-11:30 a.m.

Opening remarks will run from 10-10:25 a.m. They will be followed by a tour of the mobile WorkSource Oregon center and time for the public and partners to ask questions and learn more about WorkSource Oregon services.

Speakers include Harris Reibach, director of the Tribal Employment Rights Office; Michael Herrin, employment programs manager for Vocational Rehabilitation and 477 Employment and Training; Andrew R. Stolfi, director of the Oregon Employment Department (OED); Kim Parker-Llerenas, executive director of Willamette Workforce Partnership; and Jim Pfarrer, director of OED’s Workforce Operations Division.

Mobile WorkSource Oregon Centers

Three new mobile WorkSource Oregon centers now bring career support directly to job seekers in rural communities across Oregon. Job seekers can check the public schedule for regular stops in rural communities across Central, Southern, and Western Oregon, including Grand Ronde.

These mobile centers are vans equipped with workstations, computers, and secure internet access. WorkSource Oregon staff drive the vans to communities that do not have a brick-and-mortar WorkSource Oregon center nearby. They provide personalized career support, help finding job and training opportunities, and referrals to benefits programs. Services are offered at no cost to customers, and no appointments are required.

About WorkSource Oregon

The Oregon Employment Department’s Workforce Operations division is a partner in WorkSource Oregon, a consortium of state agencies and local workforce boards, and operates 37 WorkSource Oregon centers across the state. WorkSource Oregon offers a wide range of free services to job seekers, employers, and businesses, including personalized career coaching, resume writing, job search strategies, support for job postings and hiring incentives, and access to labor-market data. Visit worksourceoregon.org for more information.

WorkSource Oregon (WSO) is an equal opportunity agency. WSO provides free help so you can use our services. Some examples are sign language and spoken-language interpreters, written materials in other languages, large print, audio, and other formats. To get help, please call 503-947-1680. TTY users call 711. You can also send an email to EmployerServices@oregon.gov.

WorkSource Oregon (WSO) es una agencia de igualdad de oportunidades. WSO proporciona ayuda gratuita para que usted pueda utilizar nuestros servicios. Algunos ejemplos son intérpretes de lengua de señas e idiomas hablados, materiales escritos en otros idiomas, letra grande, audio y otros formatos. Para obtener ayuda, por favor llame al 503-947-1680. Usuarios de TTY pueden llamar al 711. También puede enviar un correo electrónico a EmployerServices@oregon.gov.

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Media Advisory: Grande Ronde Open House For WorkSource Oregon Mobile Service Center On Monday, May 18 - 05/15/26

logo: WorkSource Oregon

Logo: State of Oregon Employment Department.

For immediate release: Friday, May 15, 2026

Media Contact: communications@employ.oregon.gov

MEDIA ADVISORY

Open House for Mobile WorkSource Oregon Center Monday, May 18, 10 a.m., in Grand Ronde

Who: WorkSource Oregon, Oregon Employment Department, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Willamette Workforce Partnership

What: Open house for Grand Ronde and surrounding communities to tour one of the new mobile WorkSource Oregon centers

Where: Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Employment Services Center 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347

When: Monday, May 18, 10-11:30 a.m.

Opening remarks will run from 10-10:25 a.m. They will be followed by a tour of the mobile WorkSource Oregon center and time for the public and partners to ask questions and learn more about WorkSource Oregon services.

Speakers include Harris Reibach, director of the Tribal Employment Rights Office; Michael Herrin, employment programs manager for Vocational Rehabilitation and 477 Employment and Training; Andrew R. Stolfi, director of the Oregon Employment Department (OED); Kim Parker-Llerenas, executive director of Willamette Workforce Partnership; and Jim Pfarrer, director of OED’s Workforce Operations Division.

Mobile WorkSource Oregon Centers

Three new mobile WorkSource Oregon centers now bring career support directly to job seekers in rural communities across Oregon. Job seekers can check the public schedule for regular stops in rural communities across Central, Southern, and Western Oregon, including Grand Ronde.

These mobile centers are vans equipped with workstations, computers, and secure internet access. WorkSource Oregon staff drive the vans to communities that do not have a brick-and-mortar WorkSource Oregon center nearby. They provide personalized career support, help finding job and training opportunities, and referrals to benefits programs. Services are offered at no cost to customers, and no appointments are required.

About WorkSource Oregon

The Oregon Employment Department’s Workforce Operations division is a partner in WorkSource Oregon, a consortium of state agencies and local workforce boards, and operates 37 WorkSource Oregon centers across the state. WorkSource Oregon offers a wide range of free services to job seekers, employers, and businesses, including personalized career coaching, resume writing, job search strategies, support for job postings and hiring incentives, and access to labor-market data. Visit worksourceoregon.org for more information.

WorkSource Oregon (WSO) is an equal opportunity agency. WSO provides free help so you can use our services. Some examples are sign language and spoken-language interpreters, written materials in other languages, large print, audio, and other formats. To get help, please call 503-947-1680. TTY users call 711. You can also send an email to EmployerServices@oregon.gov.

WorkSource Oregon (WSO) es una agencia de igualdad de oportunidades. WSO proporciona ayuda gratuita para que usted pueda utilizar nuestros servicios. Algunos ejemplos son intérpretes de lengua de señas e idiomas hablados, materiales escritos en otros idiomas, letra grande, audio y otros formatos. Para obtener ayuda, por favor llame al 503-947-1680. Usuarios de TTY pueden llamar al 711. También puede enviar un correo electrónico a EmployerServices@oregon.gov.

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OED Press Release: WorkSource Oregon Mobile Service Centers Bring Career Help To Rural Oregonians (Photo) - 05/15/26

logo: WorkSource Oregon

For immediate release: Wednesday, May 14, 2026

Media Contact: communications@employ.oregon.gov

New WorkSource Oregon mobile service centers bring free career help to rural Oregonians

Salem, Ore.  — WorkSource Oregon has launched three mobile service centers – vans outfitted with workstations, computers, and secure internet access – to bring free career support directly to job seekers in rural and frontier communities across the state. Job seekers can check the public schedule to learn when the mobile centers make regular stops in the following areas:

Western Oregon: Alsea, Clatskanie, Estacada, Grand Ronde, Mill City, Molalla, Monroe, Vernonia

Central Oregon: Chiloquin, Christmas Valley, Condon, Lakeview, La Pine, Maupin, Warm Springs

Eastern Oregon: Boardman, Elgin, Halfway, Heppner, Huntington, Jordan Valley, Mission, Vale

The Oregon Employment Department (OED) worked with Oregon’s nine local workforce development boards and local workforce service providers to add these communities to the mobile service schedule. A key consideration was the distance from one of the state’s 37 physical WorkSource Oregon centers. For some rural Oregonians, the average round trip to visit a center is four hours.

“The goal is to reach people in communities that do not have a brick-and-mortar WorkSource Oregon center nearby or experience other barriers to accessing OED’s service,” said Andrew R. Stolfi, director of the Oregon Employment Department. “These mobile centers are another way we and our WorkSource Oregon partners are adapting to meet our customer’s needs by making our free job-seeker services more accessible, including our rural communities.”

Each mobile center visits the communities on their routes two days a month, for two to seven hours at a time. Everyone is welcome to drop in for assistance. Appointments aren’t required. The WorkSource Oregon staff who drive the vans provide job seekers with personalized support finding employment and preparing for long-term career success.

“Whether you live in Western, Central, or Eastern Oregon, our new mobile WorkSource Oregon centers make it easier to connect with staff who can help you take the next step in your job search, whether it’s help filling out online applications or advice about advancing your career,” said Jim Pfarrer, director of OED’s Workforce Operations division.

Veterans will receive priority access to services in the mobile centers, just as they would at any other WorkSource Oregon center. This support includes referrals to veteran-specific programs and additional services to help veterans achieve their employment goals.

Some of the many services all job seekers can expect when they visit a mobile center include:

One-on-one career coaching
Workshops on resumes and interviewing
Information on which regional industries and local employers are actively hiring
Access to free training to advance professionally or learn skills for a new occupation
Information about paid internships, apprenticeships, on-the-job training, GED programs, and college classes
Referrals to benefit programs that help job seekers with transportation, childcare, internet access, tuition, textbooks, school fees, identification, work clothes and tools, food, and more

The mobile centers are sponsored by OED in partnership with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS).

Oregonians who receive food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Oregon and who have received an Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) notice from ODHS can access free employment and training through the mobile WorkSource Oregon centers to meet the work requirements and stay eligible for SNAP. People who receive an ABAWD notice must complete 80 hours a month of work or other activities like volunteering to keep their SNAP food benefits for more than three months.

“For some SNAP participants, getting to a WorkSource center can be a real challenge because of transportation, distance, work schedules or other barriers,” said Jessica Amay Hoffman, SNAP director at ODHS. “Most people who receive SNAP are already working but may be looking for new employment, increased hours, or opportunities to build new skills to support their career goals. ODHS and the Oregon Employment Department work closely together to connect people with employment and training support that can help them move toward greater stability and opportunity. These mobile centers help bring those services directly into communities and make it easier for people to get support closer to home.”

One of WorkSource Oregon's three new mobile service centers in Clarno, Oregon.

One of WorkSource Oregon's three new mobile service centers near Sisters, Oregon.

One of WorkSource Oregon's three new mobile service centers in Condon, Oregon.

About WorkSource Oregon

The Oregon Employment Department’s Workforce Operations division is a partner in WorkSource Oregon, a consortium of state agencies and local workforce boards, and operates 37 WorkSource Oregon centers across the state. WorkSource Oregon offers a wide range of free services to job seekers, employers, and businesses, including personalized career coaching, resume writing, job search strategies, support for job postings and hiring incentives, and access to labor-market data. Visit worksourceoregon.org for more information.  

Equal Opportunity Statement

WorkSource Oregon (WSO) is an equal opportunity agency. WSO provides free help so you can use our services. Some examples are sign language and spoken-language interpreters, written materials in other languages, large print, audio, and other formats. To get help, please call 503-947-1680. TTY users call 711. You can also send an email to EmployerServices@oregon.gov. 

WorkSource Oregon (WSO) es una agencia de igualdad de oportunidades. WSO proporciona ayuda gratuita para que usted pueda utilizar nuestros servicios. Algunos ejemplos son intérpretes de lengua de señas e idiomas hablados, materiales escritos en otros idiomas, letra grande, audio y otros formatos. Para obtener ayuda, por favor llame al 503-947-1680. Usuarios de TTY pueden llamar al 711. También puede enviar un correo electrónico a EmployerServices@oregon.gov. 

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Attached Media Files: WorkSource Oregon Van in Condon.jpg, WorkSource Oregon Van in Clarno.jfif, WorkSource Oregon Van in Baker City.jpg, Worksource Oregon Van near Sisters.jpg, OED Press Release - Mobile WSO Centers 5-15-26.pdf,

OED Press Release: WorkSource Oregon Mobile Service Centers Bring Career Help To Rural Oregonians (Photo) - 05/15/26

logo: WorkSource Oregon

For immediate release: Wednesday, May 14, 2026

Media Contact: communications@employ.oregon.gov

New WorkSource Oregon mobile service centers bring free career help to rural Oregonians

Salem, Ore.  — WorkSource Oregon has launched three mobile service centers – vans outfitted with workstations, computers, and secure internet access – to bring free career support directly to job seekers in rural and frontier communities across the state. Job seekers can check the public schedule to learn when the mobile centers make regular stops in the following areas:

Western Oregon: Alsea, Clatskanie, Estacada, Grand Ronde, Mill City, Molalla, Monroe, Vernonia

Central Oregon: Chiloquin, Christmas Valley, Condon, Lakeview, La Pine, Maupin, Warm Springs

Eastern Oregon: Boardman, Elgin, Halfway, Heppner, Huntington, Jordan Valley, Mission, Vale

The Oregon Employment Department (OED) worked with Oregon’s nine local workforce development boards and local workforce service providers to add these communities to the mobile service schedule. A key consideration was the distance from one of the state’s 37 physical WorkSource Oregon centers. For some rural Oregonians, the average round trip to visit a center is four hours.

“The goal is to reach people in communities that do not have a brick-and-mortar WorkSource Oregon center nearby or experience other barriers to accessing OED’s service,” said Andrew R. Stolfi, director of the Oregon Employment Department. “These mobile centers are another way we and our WorkSource Oregon partners are adapting to meet our customer’s needs by making our free job-seeker services more accessible, including our rural communities.”

Each mobile center visits the communities on their routes two days a month, for two to seven hours at a time. Everyone is welcome to drop in for assistance. Appointments aren’t required. The WorkSource Oregon staff who drive the vans provide job seekers with personalized support finding employment and preparing for long-term career success.

“Whether you live in Western, Central, or Eastern Oregon, our new mobile WorkSource Oregon centers make it easier to connect with staff who can help you take the next step in your job search, whether it’s help filling out online applications or advice about advancing your career,” said Jim Pfarrer, director of OED’s Workforce Operations division.

Veterans will receive priority access to services in the mobile centers, just as they would at any other WorkSource Oregon center. This support includes referrals to veteran-specific programs and additional services to help veterans achieve their employment goals.

Some of the many services all job seekers can expect when they visit a mobile center include:

One-on-one career coaching
Workshops on resumes and interviewing
Information on which regional industries and local employers are actively hiring
Access to free training to advance professionally or learn skills for a new occupation
Information about paid internships, apprenticeships, on-the-job training, GED programs, and college classes
Referrals to benefit programs that help job seekers with transportation, childcare, internet access, tuition, textbooks, school fees, identification, work clothes and tools, food, and more

The mobile centers are sponsored by OED in partnership with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS).

Oregonians who receive food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Oregon and who have received an Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) notice from ODHS can access free employment and training through the mobile WorkSource Oregon centers to meet the work requirements and stay eligible for SNAP. People who receive an ABAWD notice must complete 80 hours a month of work or other activities like volunteering to keep their SNAP food benefits for more than three months.

“For some SNAP participants, getting to a WorkSource center can be a real challenge because of transportation, distance, work schedules or other barriers,” said Jessica Amay Hoffman, SNAP director at ODHS. “Most people who receive SNAP are already working but may be looking for new employment, increased hours, or opportunities to build new skills to support their career goals. ODHS and the Oregon Employment Department work closely together to connect people with employment and training support that can help them move toward greater stability and opportunity. These mobile centers help bring those services directly into communities and make it easier for people to get support closer to home.”

One of WorkSource Oregon's three new mobile service centers in Clarno, Oregon.

One of WorkSource Oregon's three new mobile service centers near Sisters, Oregon.

One of WorkSource Oregon's three new mobile service centers in Condon, Oregon.

About WorkSource Oregon

The Oregon Employment Department’s Workforce Operations division is a partner in WorkSource Oregon, a consortium of state agencies and local workforce boards, and operates 37 WorkSource Oregon centers across the state. WorkSource Oregon offers a wide range of free services to job seekers, employers, and businesses, including personalized career coaching, resume writing, job search strategies, support for job postings and hiring incentives, and access to labor-market data. Visit worksourceoregon.org for more information.  

Equal Opportunity Statement

WorkSource Oregon (WSO) is an equal opportunity agency. WSO provides free help so you can use our services. Some examples are sign language and spoken-language interpreters, written materials in other languages, large print, audio, and other formats. To get help, please call 503-947-1680. TTY users call 711. You can also send an email to EmployerServices@oregon.gov. 

WorkSource Oregon (WSO) es una agencia de igualdad de oportunidades. WSO proporciona ayuda gratuita para que usted pueda utilizar nuestros servicios. Algunos ejemplos son intérpretes de lengua de señas e idiomas hablados, materiales escritos en otros idiomas, letra grande, audio y otros formatos. Para obtener ayuda, por favor llame al 503-947-1680. Usuarios de TTY pueden llamar al 711. También puede enviar un correo electrónico a EmployerServices@oregon.gov. 

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Attached Media Files: WorkSource Oregon Van in Condon.jpg, WorkSource Oregon Van in Clarno.jfif, WorkSource Oregon Van in Baker City.jpg, Worksource Oregon Van near Sisters.jpg, OED Press Release - Mobile WSO Centers 5-15-26.pdf,

Oregon’s Unemployment Rate Was Unchanged At 5.2% In March (Photo) - 05/01/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 1, 2026

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Gail Krumenauer, State Employment Economist

(971) 301-3771

Video and Audio available at 10 a.m. PT

David Cooke, Economist (971) 375-5288

Oregon’s Unemployment Rate Was Unchanged at 5.2% in March

Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in both March and February. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.3% in March and 4.4% in February.

In March, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment declined by 4,800 jobs, following a loss of 6,900 jobs, as revised, in February. March’s gains were largest in retail trade (+900 jobs). Losses were largest in professional and business services (-2,400 jobs) and government (-800).

Retail trade rebounded somewhat from weak performance last year. It added 800 jobs in February and 900 jobs in March. However, it was still 1,900 jobs, or 0.9%, below its March 2025 level. Since March 2025, motor vehicle and parts dealers cut the most jobs of the published retail component industries. It employed 24,500 in March, which was a drop of 1,100 jobs over the past 12 months.

Government employment has declined over the past six months. Peaking at an all-time high of 318,700 jobs in September, it is now down to 313,200 by March. This was a loss of 5,500 jobs. Federal government continued to drop jobs. At 26,700 jobs in March, it is down 3,000 jobs from its recent high point of 29,700 jobs in October 2024. Local government, which employed 237,200 in March, has been trending downward over the past several months and is down 1,000 jobs, or 0.4%, in the past 12 months.

Professional and business services continued a three-year downtrend, cutting 2,400 jobs in March after a loss of 1,800 jobs in February. In the most recent 12 months, it cut 10,600 jobs, or 4.1%.

Next Press Releases

The Oregon Employment Department plans to release the March county and metropolitan area unemployment and jobs data on Tuesday, May 5, and the next statewide unemployment rate and employment survey data for April on Wednesday, May 20.

About Workforce and Economic Research

The Workforce and Economic Research Division of the Oregon Employment Department develops and distributes quality economic and workforce information to help Oregonians make informed decisions and support a thriving economy. Staff collect data from state and federal records and surveys; analyze the available information; and share insights with the public in a variety of ways, including regular reports, publications, and the website, QualityInfo.org.

The Oregon Employment Department (OED) is an equal opportunity agency. OED provides free help so you can use our services. Some examples are sign language and spoken language interpreters, written materials in other languages, large print, audio, and other formats. To get help, please call 503-947-1444. TTY users call 711. You can also send an email to communications@employ.oregon.gov.

El Departamento de Empleo de Oregon (OED) es una agencia de igualdad de oportunidades. El OED proporciona ayuda gratuita para que usted pueda utilizar nuestros servicios. Algunos ejemplos son intérpretes de lengua de señas e idiomas hablados, materiales escritos en otros idiomas, letra grande, audio y otros formatos. Para obtener ayuda, por favor llame al 503-947-1444. Usuarios de TTY pueden llamar al 711. También puede enviar un correo electrónico a communications@employ.oregon.gov.

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Attached Media Files: employment_in_Oregon_March_2026_press_release.pdf,

Oregon’s Unemployment Rate Was Unchanged At 5.2% In March (Photo) - 05/01/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 1, 2026

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Gail Krumenauer, State Employment Economist

(971) 301-3771

Video and Audio available at 10 a.m. PT

David Cooke, Economist (971) 375-5288

Oregon’s Unemployment Rate Was Unchanged at 5.2% in March

Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in both March and February. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.3% in March and 4.4% in February.

In March, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment declined by 4,800 jobs, following a loss of 6,900 jobs, as revised, in February. March’s gains were largest in retail trade (+900 jobs). Losses were largest in professional and business services (-2,400 jobs) and government (-800).

Retail trade rebounded somewhat from weak performance last year. It added 800 jobs in February and 900 jobs in March. However, it was still 1,900 jobs, or 0.9%, below its March 2025 level. Since March 2025, motor vehicle and parts dealers cut the most jobs of the published retail component industries. It employed 24,500 in March, which was a drop of 1,100 jobs over the past 12 months.

Government employment has declined over the past six months. Peaking at an all-time high of 318,700 jobs in September, it is now down to 313,200 by March. This was a loss of 5,500 jobs. Federal government continued to drop jobs. At 26,700 jobs in March, it is down 3,000 jobs from its recent high point of 29,700 jobs in October 2024. Local government, which employed 237,200 in March, has been trending downward over the past several months and is down 1,000 jobs, or 0.4%, in the past 12 months.

Professional and business services continued a three-year downtrend, cutting 2,400 jobs in March after a loss of 1,800 jobs in February. In the most recent 12 months, it cut 10,600 jobs, or 4.1%.

Next Press Releases

The Oregon Employment Department plans to release the March county and metropolitan area unemployment and jobs data on Tuesday, May 5, and the next statewide unemployment rate and employment survey data for April on Wednesday, May 20.

About Workforce and Economic Research

The Workforce and Economic Research Division of the Oregon Employment Department develops and distributes quality economic and workforce information to help Oregonians make informed decisions and support a thriving economy. Staff collect data from state and federal records and surveys; analyze the available information; and share insights with the public in a variety of ways, including regular reports, publications, and the website, QualityInfo.org.

The Oregon Employment Department (OED) is an equal opportunity agency. OED provides free help so you can use our services. Some examples are sign language and spoken language interpreters, written materials in other languages, large print, audio, and other formats. To get help, please call 503-947-1444. TTY users call 711. You can also send an email to communications@employ.oregon.gov.

El Departamento de Empleo de Oregon (OED) es una agencia de igualdad de oportunidades. El OED proporciona ayuda gratuita para que usted pueda utilizar nuestros servicios. Algunos ejemplos son intérpretes de lengua de señas e idiomas hablados, materiales escritos en otros idiomas, letra grande, audio y otros formatos. Para obtener ayuda, por favor llame al 503-947-1444. Usuarios de TTY pueden llamar al 711. También puede enviar un correo electrónico a communications@employ.oregon.gov.

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Attached Media Files: employment_in_Oregon_March_2026_press_release.pdf,

Juan Serratos Named Director Of Paid Leave Oregon (Photo) - 04/20/26

For Immediate Release: April 13, 2026

Media Contact: Communications@employ.oregon.gov;

Juan Serratos Named director of Paid Leave Oregon

SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Employment Department (OED) has named Juan Serratos as the new Director of Paid Leave Oregon. Serratos has served as acting director of Paid Leave since July 2025 and has been part of the program’s leadership team since 2022. He has played an integral role in helping Paid Leave become a reliable source of support for workers and families across Oregon and a model for paid family and medical leave programs nationwide.

“Juan has a unique skill set and proven experience building and leading one of Oregon’s most important public service programs,” said Oregon Employment Department Director Andrew R. Stolfi. “He brings deep operational knowledge, strong leadership, and a commitment to serving Oregonians. Paid Leave Oregon is in good hands under Juan’s leadership.”

Serratos joined Paid Leave Oregon in January 2022 as deputy director after leading the Unemployment Insurance Benefits Services section beginning in 2019. He brings more than 17 years of public service experience, including work at Human Solutions, the Oregon Department of Human Services, and the Oregon Department of Justice. At OED, he helped rapidly build up the Benefits Services team during the pandemic response and has been a key leader in building Paid Leave Oregon from the ground up.

Since launching benefits in 2023, the program has become an essential part of Oregon’s support system for workers and families across the state. In 2025, the program served 103,000 people and their families and paid out more than $783 million in benefits.

“I’m proud of what this team has built,” said Serratos. “We’ve created a program that Oregonians can count on during some of the most important moments in their lives. I’m honored to continue leading this work as we strengthen customer service, keep the program running well, and make sure it remains sustainable and dependable for the people who rely on it.”

Paid Leave Oregon provides benefits to workers who need time away from work for some of life’s most important and difficult moments. The program supports employees who need to care for themselves or a family member with a serious medical condition, bond with a new child after birth, adoption, or foster placement, or take safe leave related to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or harassment.

Through partial wage replacement, Paid Leave Oregon helps workers take needed time off without losing all of their income, and it helps employers retain experienced employees who might otherwise be forced to leave the workforce. Eligible employees can receive up to 12 weeks of benefits per year, helping reduce the pressure to choose between a paycheck, a job, and caring for themselves or their families. Learn more at paidleave.oregon.gov.

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The Oregon Employment Department (OED) provides economic stability to Oregon communities by providing vital services to both businesses and workers. OED supports businesses with finding qualified job candidates, labor market information, tax incentives and support, and retaining talent through economic downturns. OED promotes employment through wage replacement benefits during unemployment and significant life events, job placement, training, and useful career information. Learn more at employment.oregon.gov.

Paid Leave Oregon provides temporary, paid time away from work so employees can have financial security when experiencing significant life events. Covered events include welcoming a new child, recovering from a serious health condition, caring for a family member with a serious health condition, or addressing issues related to sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, or harassment. Paid leave benefits help Oregonians stay connected to their jobs and maintain financial stability during these major personal events. Learn more at paidleave.orogon.gov.

The Oregon Employment Department (OED) is an equal opportunity agency. OED provides free help so you can use our services. Some examples are sign language and spoken language interpreters, written materials in other languages, large print, audio, and other formats. To get help, please call 503-947-1444. TTY users call 711. You can also send an email to communications@employ.oregon.gov.

El Departamento de Empleo de Oregon (OED) es una agencia de igualdad de oportunidades. El OED proporciona ayuda gratuita para que usted pueda utilizar nuestros servicios. Algunos ejemplos son intérpretes de lengua de señas e idiomas hablados, materiales escritos en otros idiomas, letra grande, audio y otros formatos. Para obtener ayuda, por favor llame al 503-947-1444. Usuarios de TTY pueden llamar al 711. También puede enviar un correo electrónico a communications@employ.oregon.gov.

Attached Media Files: Juan_Serratos_named_director_of_Paid_Leave_Oregon_Spanish.pdf,

Juan Serratos Named Director Of Paid Leave Oregon (Photo) - 04/20/26

For Immediate Release: April 13, 2026

Media Contact: Communications@employ.oregon.gov;

Juan Serratos Named director of Paid Leave Oregon

SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Employment Department (OED) has named Juan Serratos as the new Director of Paid Leave Oregon. Serratos has served as acting director of Paid Leave since July 2025 and has been part of the program’s leadership team since 2022. He has played an integral role in helping Paid Leave become a reliable source of support for workers and families across Oregon and a model for paid family and medical leave programs nationwide.

“Juan has a unique skill set and proven experience building and leading one of Oregon’s most important public service programs,” said Oregon Employment Department Director Andrew R. Stolfi. “He brings deep operational knowledge, strong leadership, and a commitment to serving Oregonians. Paid Leave Oregon is in good hands under Juan’s leadership.”

Serratos joined Paid Leave Oregon in January 2022 as deputy director after leading the Unemployment Insurance Benefits Services section beginning in 2019. He brings more than 17 years of public service experience, including work at Human Solutions, the Oregon Department of Human Services, and the Oregon Department of Justice. At OED, he helped rapidly build up the Benefits Services team during the pandemic response and has been a key leader in building Paid Leave Oregon from the ground up.

Since launching benefits in 2023, the program has become an essential part of Oregon’s support system for workers and families across the state. In 2025, the program served 103,000 people and their families and paid out more than $783 million in benefits.

“I’m proud of what this team has built,” said Serratos. “We’ve created a program that Oregonians can count on during some of the most important moments in their lives. I’m honored to continue leading this work as we strengthen customer service, keep the program running well, and make sure it remains sustainable and dependable for the people who rely on it.”

Paid Leave Oregon provides benefits to workers who need time away from work for some of life’s most important and difficult moments. The program supports employees who need to care for themselves or a family member with a serious medical condition, bond with a new child after birth, adoption, or foster placement, or take safe leave related to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or harassment.

Through partial wage replacement, Paid Leave Oregon helps workers take needed time off without losing all of their income, and it helps employers retain experienced employees who might otherwise be forced to leave the workforce. Eligible employees can receive up to 12 weeks of benefits per year, helping reduce the pressure to choose between a paycheck, a job, and caring for themselves or their families. Learn more at paidleave.oregon.gov.

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The Oregon Employment Department (OED) provides economic stability to Oregon communities by providing vital services to both businesses and workers. OED supports businesses with finding qualified job candidates, labor market information, tax incentives and support, and retaining talent through economic downturns. OED promotes employment through wage replacement benefits during unemployment and significant life events, job placement, training, and useful career information. Learn more at employment.oregon.gov.

Paid Leave Oregon provides temporary, paid time away from work so employees can have financial security when experiencing significant life events. Covered events include welcoming a new child, recovering from a serious health condition, caring for a family member with a serious health condition, or addressing issues related to sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, or harassment. Paid leave benefits help Oregonians stay connected to their jobs and maintain financial stability during these major personal events. Learn more at paidleave.orogon.gov.

The Oregon Employment Department (OED) is an equal opportunity agency. OED provides free help so you can use our services. Some examples are sign language and spoken language interpreters, written materials in other languages, large print, audio, and other formats. To get help, please call 503-947-1444. TTY users call 711. You can also send an email to communications@employ.oregon.gov.

El Departamento de Empleo de Oregon (OED) es una agencia de igualdad de oportunidades. El OED proporciona ayuda gratuita para que usted pueda utilizar nuestros servicios. Algunos ejemplos son intérpretes de lengua de señas e idiomas hablados, materiales escritos en otros idiomas, letra grande, audio y otros formatos. Para obtener ayuda, por favor llame al 503-947-1444. Usuarios de TTY pueden llamar al 711. También puede enviar un correo electrónico a communications@employ.oregon.gov.

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