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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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Popular Services

Apply for Unemployment

Using our online Customer Self Service portal, you can file initial claims, reactivate existing claims, and file weekly claims.

File an Appeal as a Claimant

If you were denied unemployment insurance, you can appeal the decision within 30 days.

Register a Business

To register a business and immediately get a VEC number for unemployment insurance, visit iReg.

General Questions

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Unemployment Questions

Find answers to common questions about applying for unemployment insurance, benefits requirements and eligibility.

Employer Services Questions

Browse topics and specific questions that employers often ask VEC.

About the Appeals Process

Find information on what to expect from the appeals process.

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

63.3%

Labor Force Participation Rate

11,478

Initial Claims

$29M

Total Benefits Paid

Virginia labor statistics as of May 2026
Labor market information is provided by Virginia Works. For more labor market information, visit www.virginiaworks.com or contact LMI@virginiaworks.gov.