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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 April 2026

VEC Issues Request for Information for PFML Technology Platform

RICHMOND, VA – [05/27/2026] – On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the Virginia Employment Commission’s Request for Information (…
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Agency Monthly Performance Report for March 2026

First in the South: Virginia Enacts Paid Family & Medical Leave

Richmond, VA — April 22, 2026 – Today, Governor Abigail D. Spanberger and the General Assembly passed…
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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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3.8%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

12,350

INITIAL CLAIMS

$30M

Total Benefits Paid

63.4%

LABOR PARTICIPATION RATE

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Welcome to the VEC's Employer Self Service (ESS) new Single Sign-On with ID.me

PHISHING ALERT!

Workforce centers may offer basic UI assistance.

News & Announcements

Monthly Labor Insights

Agency Monthly Performance Report for April 2026

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Agency Monthly Performance Report for April 2026

VEC Issues Request for Information for PFML Technology Platform

Agency Monthly Performance Report for March 2026

First in the South: Virginia Enacts Paid Family & Medical Leave

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Wise Virginia Works Center Temporarily Relocated

Closings and Delayed Openings for January 13, 2025

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