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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 9, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Virginia, we recommend that you visit the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Virginia portal, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce's State Resources list or the USDA's COVID-19 Waivers & Flexibilities for Virginia.
Description of Program and Relief
Waiver of 7-Day Waiting Period and Requirement to Conduct a Weekly Job Search for Unemployment Insurance Due to COVID-19
Unemployment Insurance provides temporary financial assistance to individuals who become unemployed through no fault of their own. Ordinarily, an applicant must wait 7 days after losing employment before applying for Unemployment Insurance benefits and must conduct a weekly job search to receive benefits. The Virginia Employment Commission, at the direction of Governor Northam, has waived both the 7-day waiting period and the requirement to conduct a weekly job search because of the impact of COVID-19. Additionally, although the program is typically limited to workers who were laid off or whose hours have been significantly reduced, the program has been extended to individuals who are: quarantined on their own initiative or at the direction of a medical official; caring for a family member who is ill or under quarantine; or caring for a child whose school or day care has been closed. Depending on a worker’s earnings, a worker’s benefit amount may range from a minimum of $60 per week for 12 weeks to a maximum of $378 a week for 26 weeks.
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Virginia Employment Commission
Dates Available
Effective March 15, 2020, continuing indefinitely
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N/A
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Customer Contact Center:(866) 832-2363 (open 8:15 am to 4:30 pm, Monday –Friday)
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