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Fraud Alert:

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The New Employer Self Service System is Here!

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Weekly Benefit Increase

The Weekly Benefit Amount will increase by $48.00 for NEW unemployment claims filed on or after July 5, 2026. For additional information, please click here.

Workforce centers may offer basic UI assistance.

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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 September 2026

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

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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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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10,281

INITIAL CLAIMS

$32M

Total Benefits Paid

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Fraud Alert:

The New Employer Self Service System is Here!

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Workforce centers may offer basic UI assistance.

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Agency Monthly Performance Report for September 2026

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Agency Monthly Performance Report for September 2026

Virginia Paid Family & Medical Leave Newsletter - October 2026

Agency Monthly Performance Report for August 2026

VEC Launches Interactive Dashboard to Track Virginia Unemployment Claims

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VEC Launches Interactive Dashboard to Track Virginia Unemployment Claims

VEC to Host Virtual Listening Sessions on Virginia's New Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program

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