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Virginia Paid Family & Medical Leave Newsletter - October 2026

Welcome to the first edition of the Virginia Paid Family and Medical Leave newsletter.

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Virginia Paid Family & Medical Leave Newsletter - October 2026

Welcome to the first edition of the Virginia Paid Family and Medical Leave newsletter. On the first Monday of each…
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Agency Monthly Performance Report for August 2026


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VEC Launches Interactive Dashboard to Track Virginia Unemployment Claims

RICHMOND, VA – September 14, 2026 – The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) has launched a new interactive…
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Agency Monthly Performance Report for July 2026


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VEC Launches Interactive Dashboard to Track Virginia Unemployment Claims

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

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… Read More

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3.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
10,851
INITIAL CLAIMS 
$37M
Total Benefits Paid
62.8%
LABOR PARTICIPATION RATE

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