Welcome to the Virginia Employment Commission

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Which of the following describes you?

UNEMPLOYED
OR EMPLOYEE
SEEKING BENEFITS

or

EMPLOYER

Already completed your application and need to file your weekly claim? Click here.

Unemployment Insurance Claim Help

Phone appointments are now available to speak with a VEC representative regarding claim assistance.

Appointments are based on permanent residence.
Please do not schedule more than one appointment.

A VEC Representative will call you based on your appointment time and day.

Schedule Your Appointment

You may still utilize the customer contact center at
1-866-832-2363.

Job Seekers

For Job Seekers

Register with the
Virginia Workforce Connection

The VEC's Virginia Workforce Connection (VAWC) is your online source to connect with potential employers, search for jobs, find training opportunities, and research wage data along with industry and occupational trends.

You can also visit a VEC office near you for assistance.
View our list of offices to find one in your area

Do you prefer to speak another language? Translation services are available!

Do you need an ADA Accommodation? Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities!

Veterans

Veterans from all periods of military service are eligible for job referral, job training and job placement assistance through the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC).

Veterans may access these employment services through a statewide network of VEC offices. We also work with those that are currently transitioning out of the military.

View more information for Veterans

Upcoming Job Fairs

Open JOB FAIR - Richmond, VA July 28th 8am-7pm - July 28, 2021
Roadtek Traffic Solutions - July 28, 2021
Short Pump Town Center | Various Retailers - July 28, 2021
Taylor's Enhanced Living Inc./ Taylor Starkewood Enterprises Job Fair in Petersburg VA - July 29, 2021
kdc/one Targeted Hiring Event - July 29, 2021
Childcare Teachers - Job Fair - July 29, 2021
July 29th Employer of the Week - July 29, 2021

Labor Market Information

Visit the LMI Website

Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims

The Unemployment Insurance Claims press release, published every Thursday, reports unemployment claims data for the most current reporting week. This includes maps showing the week-over-week changes and claims by locality. Additional data is posted in a downloadable spreadsheet at the bottom of the page including initial and continued claims by locality and Workforce Area.

To see demographic data of those who are claiming unemployment insurance in Virginia, visit the U.I. Claims Data Dashboard.

View the UI Weekly Claims Press Release

Forecasted Employment and Wages by State and Local Workforce Development Area

Virginia Snapshot