Press Releases
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…
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.
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…
Governor Glenn Youngkin Applauds VEC’s Transformation and Accomplishments During Visit
Governor Glenn Youngkin today visited the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) to recognize the agency’s remarkable…
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:…
Office Closings and Delayed Openings for January 8, 2025
Due to hazardous road conditions, the following Virginia Works offices will be closed or opening late on Wednesday,…
Virginia Works Office Delays and Closures for January 7, 2025
Due to inclement weather, the following Virginia Works offices will be closed or opening late.Closures
