Agency Monthly Performance Report for April 2025
Agency Monthly Performance Report for February 2025
Unemployment rate: 3.1%; Labor force: 4,596,005; Initial Claims: 12,394; Continued Claims: 83,306
Virginia’s Weekly Unemployment Claims Decline, Federal Claims Monitored Closely
RICHMOND, VA– March 20, 2025 – The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) announces today that unemployment insurance (UI) weekly initial claims in the Commonwealth decreased by more than 22% for the week ending March 15, 2025. A total of 3,141 initial claims were filed, down from the previous week's 4,036 claims.
What should I expect when receiving the call for my First Level Appeals hearing?
On the day of your hearing, the Appeals Examiner will call you at least twice at your registered number.
How do I register my phone number for a First Level Appeals hearing?
You must register your phone number by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the business day prior to your hearing.
Agency Monthly Performance Report for January 2025
Customer Call Center Data: 23,147 total calls handled; 8:00 minutes average wait time
Agency Monthly Performance Report for December 2024
25M total benefits paid; 3,330 unpaid pending claims; 1,296 pending appeals dockets
VEC Enhances Customer Experience with New Website
New features include streamlined navigation, simplified content, and real-time responses to customer questions.
Workforce centers may offer basic UI assistance.
Check with Virginia Works for locations and any closures or delays before visiting.
Wise Virginia Works Center Temporarily Relocated
Due to HVAC issues at the Wise Virginia Works Center, operations will temporarily be relocated to:
Wise Adult Learning Center
515 Hurricane Road
Building J
Wise, VA 24293
Hours of Operation
- January 14 9:30 am-4:00 pm
- January 15 9:30 am-4:00 pm
- January 16 9:30 am-4:00 pm
- January 17 9:30 am-3:00 pm
