Section 657.269 - Decision final unless hearing requested(1)(a) Unless the claimant or one of the employing units or agents of the employing units entitled to notice under ORS 657.267 or 657.268 files a request for hearing upon the decision with the Director of the Employment Department in a timely manner as determined under subsection (2) of this section, the decision is final and benefits must be paid or denied accordingly.(b) If the decision is to allow benefits, the director shall pay the benefits regardless of any pending hearing on the claim.(2) A request for hearing upon the decision under subsection (1) of this section must be filed within 20 days after delivery of the notice required under ORS 657.267 or 657.268 or, if mailed, within 20 days after the notice was mailed to the party's last-known address. 1993 c.778 §9; 2011 c. 22, § 3