Newsroom Federal Government Reopening Important Information for Furloughed Federal Employees Regarding Unemployment Benefit Repayment... Employer Alert! New Consequences for Late Claim Responses Starting July 1st. Read more... Federal Government Transition View Resources for Virginia's Impacted Former Federal Employees and Other Workers1 of 3News & AnnouncementsMonthly Labor InsightsExplore this month's Virginia Works newsletter for the latest job market trends, unemployment statistics, and workforce…Agency Monthly Performance Report for September 2025Agency Monthly Performance Report for September 2025Read More Agency Monthly Performance Report for August 2025Read More Agency Monthly Performance Report for July 2025Read More Agency Monthly Performance Report for May 2025Read More Press ReleasesSee All Press ReleasesWise Virginia Works Center Temporarily RelocatedDue to HVAC issues at the Wise Virginia Works Center, operations will temporarily be relocated to:Wise Adult Learning… Read MoreClosings and Delayed Openings for January 13, 2025The following Virginia Works offices will be closed or opening late on Monday, January 13, 2025.Closed:… Read MoreReports & PresentationsSee All Reports & Presentations3.6%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE12,499INITIAL CLAIMS $32MTotal Benefits Paid64.7%LABOR PARTICIPATION RATEFollow Us On Social MediaKeep up with the Virginia Employment Comission online