Press Releases

VEC Launches Interactive Dashboard to Track Virginia Unemployment Claims

RICHMOND, VA – September 14, 2026 – The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) has launched a new interactive…

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…

Virginia Unemployment Benefits Increasing in July

RICHMOND, Va. — June 25, 2026— Virginians who become unemployed may be eligible for higher unemployment insurance…

VEC Issues Notice of Intended Regulatory Action for Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program

RICHMOND, VA – June 15,2026 – This morning, the Virginia Employment Commission’s Notice of Intended…

VEC Issues Request for Information for PFML Technology Platform

RICHMOND, VA – May, 27, 2026 – On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the Virginia Employment Commission’s Request for Information (…