Virginia Unemployment | Answers to some of your VEC claims questions
The unemployment rate in Virginia fell to 5.3% in January according to the VEC. But even with less claimants, claim requests and questions are going unanswered. Author: Ariane Datil Updated: 8:46 PM EDT March 16, 2021
ALEXANDRIA, Va. You know the saying … the squeaky wheel gets the grease?
Well one WUSA9 viewer claims after filing a complaint with her local representative, she was contacted by the VEC to expedite her claim. So WUSA9 reached out to the VEC to see if there are any other ways to expedite the response process.
The unemployment rate in Virginia fell to 5.3% in January according to new data from the Virginia Employment Commission. But even with fewer claimants to manage, Virginians are telling WUSA9 their claim requests, and questions are still going unanswered.