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Benefits start from the date you file, not the date you were laid off. Every day you wait is money you cannot recover.

$378

Max weekly benefit in Virginia

26 wks

Maximum benefit duration

$60

Minimum weekly benefit

Virginia Unemployment Quick Facts

Agency: Virginia Employment Commission
Filing Portal: vec.virginia.gov
Phone: 1-866-832-2363
Max Weekly Benefit: $378/week
Benefit Duration: Up to 26 weeks
Max Total Benefits: $9828

How UnemploymentBot helps you file in Virginia

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Step-by-step guidance for Virginia Employment Commission forms and your specific situation.

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What UnemploymentBot covers for Virginia

Are you eligible for Virginia unemployment benefits?
Understanding the separation question and what VA looks for
What to report if you worked part-time or did freelance in Virginia
Weekly certification: what each Virginia Employment Commission question means
What happens if your employer challenges your VA claim
How to file an appeal if you're denied in Virginia
How Virginia calculates your weekly benefit amount
The waiting week and when your first VA payment arrives

Virginia Unemployment Questions

Virginia pays up to $378 per week for up to 26 weeks. Your actual amount depends on your earnings during the base period. Use our free eligibility checker to get your estimated weekly benefit.

You file through the Virginia Employment Commission at vec.virginia.gov. You can also call 1-866-832-2363. UnemploymentBot guides you through the entire process step by step.

No. UnemploymentBot provides process guidance based on publicly available Virginia Employment Commission rules - the same way TurboTax helps with taxes. For complex legal situations, we'll point you to free legal aid services.

It depends on the circumstances. UnemploymentBot explains Virginia's rules around different separation reasons. Many people who quit for good cause or were fired without misconduct still qualify for VA unemployment benefits.

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