The Virginia Employment Commission is An Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) administers the state’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits program, providing temporary financial assistance to individuals who have lost their jobs …

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Virginia Works’ partner agency, the Virginia Employment Commission, has a variety of tools to make it easier to apply for unemployment insurance. To learn about unemployment resources for former …

The Virginia Employment Commission's Claimant Self-Service (CSS) online portal is available for filing initial claims, reactivating existing claims, and filing weekly claims for unemployment benefits.

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Demetrios “Mitch” Melis, Commissioner, Virginia Employment Commission

The fastest way to certify for weekly benefits is through the Virginia Employment Commission's Customer Self-Service (CSS) online portal. Click the links below to access the CSS portal:

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