Welfare Info

Virginia Unemployment Insurance

Virginia

What is Virginia Unemployment Insurance?

Unemployment insurance benefits provide temporary financial assistance to workers unemployed through no fault of their own that meet Virginia's eligibility requirements.

Administration

Virginia Unemployment Insurance is administered by Virginia.

Program Requirements

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must a resident of Virginia and meet all of the following:

  • Unemployed, and
  • Worked in Virginia during the past 12 months (this period may be longer in some cases), and
  • Earned a minimum amount of wages determined by Virginia guidelines, and
  • Actively seeking work each week you are collecting benefits.

Contact Info

1-866-832-2363

How to Apply

Application

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