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Lifting up Virginia, one unemployed worker at a time. The Virginia Employment Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

https://www.vec.virginia.gov/equal-employment-opportunity VIRGINIA EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION (VEC)

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 through no fault of their own. Funded by employer-paid taxes under the Virginia Unemployment Compensation Act, this program supports workers, families, and communities while stabilizing the economy. VEC connects individuals to employment services and training managed by the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement (DWDA), also known as "Virginia Works. Moderation of Third Party Content
VEC's social media site serves as a limited public forum and all content published is subject to monitoring. User-generated posts will be rejected or removed (if possible) when the content:
• is off-subject or out of context
• contains obscenity or material that appeals to the prurient interest
• contains personal identifying information or sensitive personal information
• contains offensive terms that target protected classes
• is threatening, harassing or discriminatory
• incites or promotes violence or illegal activities
• contains information that reasonably could compromise individual or public safety
• advertises or promotes a commercial product or service, or any entity or individual
• promotes or endorses political campaigns or candidates

If a particular participant repeatedly posts inappropriate comments, such conduct shall disqualify them from future participation.

29/10/2026

A reminder that all Virginia State Agencies, including VEC, will be closed on Tuesday, November 3rd. Online services remain available. Be aware that closures may impact the processing of benefits.

28/10/2026

📣 Virginia Employers, quarterly taxes are due at the end of the month.
🔗 For information on filing visit: https://www.vec.virginia.gov/tax-filing-registration

26/10/2026

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25/10/2026

If you’re receiving unemployment benefits, you must file a weekly claim so payments continue without interruption. File here: https://lnkd.in/en-EFQgQ
Have questions? Visit our FAQs page! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eb3_eQxC

21/10/2026

⚠️ Scam alert from our partners The Virginia Department of Social Services!

We’ve received reports of scam phone calls and text messages that are targeting EBT cardholders across Virginia. ⚠️

They may claim:
- There is suspicious activity on your account.
- An EBT card transaction was declined.
- You need to click a link or call a number to speak with a representative.

These messages and calls are fake! VDSS will not call or text you about specific EBT card purchases. Do not reply to these texts, click any links, or call any numbers associated with them.

If you have responded to these messages, immediately call the official EBT customer service phone number (1-866-281-2448) or reach out to your local department of social services (www.dss.virginia.gov/localagency).

We also strongly encourage customers to use ConnectEBT to keep your card locked when not in use. Learn more about avoiding EBT scams and using ConnectEBT at dss.virginia.gov/EBTScam. 🔒

20/10/2026

Alert: Online Customer Self Service (CSS) and Employer Self Service (ESS) will temporarily be down for scheduled maintenance this evening from 10pm to 2am. Thank you for your patience.

19/10/2026

Looking for a job in the Hampton Roads Region? Our partners at Virginia Works are hosting a "Workforce Wednesday" Virtual Hiring event on Oct. 21 with 27 employers participating.

15/10/2026

Alert: Online Customer Self-Service and Employer Self-Service has been restored.

Eligible customers who successfully filed their weekly claims on Sunday or early Monday should receive their payments by Thursday, consistent with normal processing timelines given the Monday holiday.

Those who were unable to file until Tuesday evening or later due to the unscheduled system maintenance should receive their payment within the standard three business days of filing.

We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience.

14/10/2026

Update on VEC Customer Self Service (CSS) and Employer Self Service (ESS):

VEC continues to work to restore service following unscheduled maintenance.

There may be intermittent issues logging in with ID.me.

We will keep you posted when online Customer Self Service is fully restored and when Employer Self Service (ESS) is back online.

Thank you for your patience and we apologize for the inconvenience.

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+18668322363

Website

http://www.vec.virginia.gov/

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