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Monthly Labor Insights
Explore this month's Virginia Works newsletter for the latest job market trends, unemployment statistics, and workforce…
Agency Monthly Performance Report for May 2026
VEC to Host Virtual Listening Sessions on Virginia's New Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program
RICHMOND, VA – July 7, 2026 – The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) will hold a series of nine virtual…
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Virginia Unemployment Benefits Increasing in July
RICHMOND, Va. — June 25, 2026— Virginians who become unemployed may be eligible for higher unemployment insurance…
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VEC Issues Notice of Intended Regulatory Action for Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program
RICHMOND, VA – June 15,2026 – This morning, the Virginia Employment Commission’s Notice of Intended…
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3.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
11,478
INITIAL CLAIMS
$29M
Total Benefits Paid
63.3%
LABOR PARTICIPATION RATE
