The fastest way to certify for weekly benefits is through the Virginia Employment Commission's Claimant Self-Service (CSS) online portal.

Does Virginia require a non-payable first week? Generally, what do I have to do to meet the weekly eligibility requirements? How are my benefits computed? Are my benefits taxable? · Can a claimant or staff person...

Call us at 800-318-6022 to file a claim by phone. You may either: Use the automated phone system. Speak with a claims agent. See our contact information for ...

Click on "Unemployment Services" on the left side. Then Click "Weekly Claim Certification". You will answer a series of short questions each time you complete ...

Call 1-800-897-5630, Voice Response System (VRS) and file your weekly claim over the phone. **If you are re-opening an existing Unemployment Claim, you must ...

How often do I file my weekly certifications? You must file your weekly claim certification every week between Sunday at 12:01a.m. and Friday at 5:00p.m ...

I've applied for UI Benefits, why do I have to file weekly claims?

You may file your continued weekly claim over the Internet at www.vec.virginia.gov [1] or through the automated Voice Response System (VRS) at 1-800-897-5630.

Filing a Weekly Claim. PAT will begin by asking if your address has changed and if you want to file for the week specified. In addition, PAT will ask you ...

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