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Labor Day

All state offices will close at noon on September 4th and remain closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day. Online services including CSS and ESS will still be available.

Fraud Alert:

Unemployment insurance scams reported in other states — stay vigilant.
VEC will never call to claim you have unclaimed funds, learn more.

The New Employer Self Service System is Here!

To get help with setting up your account with ID.me, click here to get started.

Paid Family Medical Leave Listening Sessions

To participate, click here for more info.

Weekly Benefit Increase

The Weekly Benefit Amount will increase by $48.00 for NEW unemployment claims filed on or after July 5, 2026. For additional information, please click here.

Workforce centers may offer basic UI assistance.

Check with Virginia Works for locations and any closures or delays before visiting.

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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 July 2026

Agency Monthly Performance Report for June 2026

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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Press Releases

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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… Read More

Closings and Delayed Openings for January 13, 2025

The following Virginia Works offices will be closed or opening late on Monday, January 13, 2025.Closed:… Read More

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3.7%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

11,782

INITIAL CLAIMS

$33M

Total Benefits Paid

63.0%

LABOR PARTICIPATION RATE

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About Unemployment

Employer Information

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Listening Sessions

Labor Day

Fraud Alert:

The New Employer Self Service System is Here!

Paid Family Medical Leave Listening Sessions

Weekly Benefit Increase

Workforce centers may offer basic UI assistance.

News & Announcements

Monthly Labor Insights

Agency Monthly Performance Report for July 2026

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Agency Monthly Performance Report for July 2026

Agency Monthly Performance Report for June 2026

Agency Monthly Performance Report for May 2026

VEC to Host Virtual Listening Sessions on Virginia's New Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program

Press Releases

Wise Virginia Works Center Temporarily Relocated

Closings and Delayed Openings for January 13, 2025

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