Unemployment Compensation Extension Act:

Congress passed legislation, which was subsequently signed into law on December 23, 2011.

News reports can be misleading as it relates to citizens receiving unemployment insurance. Reports state that this legislation restores benefits for up to 99 weeks. This is not true in Virginia and the reason for that is tied to the total unemployment rate (TUR).

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 File an Unemployment Claim:

• File a new claim for unemployment benefits
• Reopen an existing claim after a break has occurred in your weekly request for payments.
• File a partial Claim
• File your Continued / Weekly claim for benefits.
• Electronic Payment Method - Debit Card/Direct Deposit
• Download a 1099-G for 2011

• Click here for these online services in English
• Click here for these online services in Spanish
• Need to file in another state?

 File an Appeal:

• File an Appeal of Deputy Determination or an
  Appeal of Appeals Examiner's Decision
• Formas de las súplicas en español
   
• Precedent Decision Manual - The Precedent Decision Manual contains over 500 VEC and court cases that interpret the provisions of the Virginia Unemployment Compensation Act.  This is a useful research tool especially for claimants, employers, attorneys and accountants.
• Guide for Effective Unemployment Insurance Adjudication
• Precedent Decision Manual Supplement (**formerly Guidance Documents - Case Decisions) - In addition to the Precedent Decision Manual, the VEC has identified a number of case decisions that are frequently cited in its opinions,  These case decisions have been designated as guidance documents, and are a useful supplement to the Precedent Decision Manual.
• Unpublished Court of Appeals Opinions

 Find a Job on the Virginia Workforce Connection:

You will find Job Search, Career Information, Training Opportunities, Skill requirements, Labor Market Information including Wage data, Industry and Occupational trends on the Virginia Workforce Connection 

You can also quickly find a potential job on the Virginia Workforce Connection:

• Click on "Services for Job Seekers" in the Top Menu.
• In the "Quick Menu" on the left, click on "Job Search"
• You can search by military occupation by clicking the "Click Here" link next to the American flag, just below the Search button.
   

Register for Job Services on the Virginia Workforce Connection:

Services available to workers include job referral and placement, referral to training, and job search skill building activities. VEC staff assists employers by screening and referring applicants for job vacancies, providing critical labor market information for business and economic planning, and coordinating Employer Advisory Committee activities across the state.

 Virginia Workforce Connection for access to all the services available and so Employers can Find You!

  Labor Market Information:

Our Labor Market Information can help you find answers to common questions, such as:
 

• How much can I make in an occupation?
• What types of training programs are available?
• Is this occupation in demand?

  Give our Occupational Profile a try today!