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ABOUT VEC

  • Who We Are
  • Our Services
  • Laws and Regulations
  • Forms and Publications
  • Virginia Workforce Connection
  • Virginia Works
  • VEC News
  • Contact
  • Customer Self-Service
  • Unemployment Home
  • Federal Worker Resources

About Unemployment

  • Benefits Roadmap
  • How To Apply
  • Benefits Eligibility
  • Benefits Information
  • Appeals
  • Employer Self Service
  • Employer Home

Employer Information

  • Employer Responsibilities
  • Tax Filing and Registration
  • Required Posters
  • Laws and Regulations
  • Separation Reports
  • Classifying Employees
  • SIDES
  • Forms and Publications

Assistance and Incentives

  • Rapid Response Services
  • Appeals
  • External Resources
  • General FAQ
  • Unemployment FAQ
  • Employer FAQ
  • Appeals FAQ

Use this table to calculate the amount and duration of your unemployment benefits.

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Our Mission

Lifting up Virginia, one unemployed worker at a time.

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Governor Glenn Youngkin
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Secretary of Labor George "Bryan" Slater
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Demetrios “Mitch” Melis, Commissioner, Virginia Employment Commission

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866-832-2363
8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
(closed Saturday, Sunday, & state holidays)
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800-828-1140
Or, Call Virginia Relay at 711
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Governor Glenn Youngkin
Governor's Website
Secretary of Labor George "Bryan" Slater
Secretary's Website
Demetrios “Mitch” Melis, Commissioner, Virginia Employment Commission

The Virginia Employment Commission is An Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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