The Oregon Preferred Worker Program (OPP) Placement Payment Request is a way for employers in the state of Oregon to receive payment for placing Oregon residents in jobs. It is an incentive program that encourages employers to hire Oregon residents who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. There are two different types of OPP Placement Payment Request: one for employers and one for job seekers. For employers, the OPP Placement Payment Request is an application form that must be completed and submitted to the Oregon Employment Department. The application requires employers to provide information about the job, such as its wages, hours, and location. If approved, employers will receive a payment for each eligible Oregon resident they hire. For job seekers, they must first complete an online application and upload a resume or work history. Once approved, job seekers will receive a notice from the Oregon Employment Department with the OPP Placement Payment Request form that must be completed and submitted. Upon successful completion of the form, job seekers will receive the placement payment. Both employers and job seekers must meet certain criteria to be eligible for the OPP Placement Payment Request. These criteria include that the job must be in Oregon, the job must pay at least the minimum wage, and the job must be full-time or part-time.