Agency
Virginia Employment Commission
Weekly benefit amount
between $60 and $378
Official link
Unemployment PolicyAm I Eligible?
You must
- be unemployed.
- have earned enough wages in covered employment during the base period
What do I need to file my claim?
- Supply the name, address and telephone number of your last employer (and, in some cases, previous employers), your dates of employment, and the reason for separation.
- You will be asked to select your electronic payment method for receipt of your benefits. You can select either direct deposit or a debit card. For direct deposit you will need your bank account and routing numbers. After you file your application for benefits, the VEC will decide whether you meet three separate requirements: 1) Monetary eligibility; 2) Separation qualification; and 3) Weekly eligibility.
How to apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits?
File online
- Go to the official website to file your claim
File by phone
- Call the Customer Contact Center: 1-866-832-2363
- Available 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday - Friday and 9am to 1pm Saturday.
- Closed Sunday and state holidays
For more information, read the FAQs to know more about how to file for a claim in Virginia.
