
Virginia: New unemployment claims up 14.1 percent last week
The Virginia Employment Commission reported that new unemployment claims were up 14.1 percent last week.

The Virginia Employment Commission reported that new unemployment claims were up 14.1 percent last week.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin ceremonially signed five bills on Tuesday, including three enacting meaningful reform of the Virginia Employment Commission.

Employers across the Commonwealth are now required to register with the Virginia Employment Commission and file documents associated with unemployment claims through electronic means.

The Virginia Employment Commission announced Thursday that new unemployment claims were down 7.3 percent over the past week.

Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged in April at 3.0 percent, according to data released Friday by the Virginia Employment Commission.

Inmates who complete job training with Virginia Correctional Enterprises have a low recidivism rate, and nearly three-quarters are gainfully employed following their release.

The Virginia Employment Commission reported Thursday that new unemployment claims in the state were down 562 from last week, to 1,370.

The Virginia Employment Commission reported Thursday initial weekly unemployment claims of 1,932, and number of continued claims was 7,253.

The Virginia Employment Commission announced Thursday initial weekly unemployment claims of 1,845, and number of continued claims was 7,252.

The Virginia Employment Commission announced today initial weekly claims of 1,861, and the number of continued claims was 7,030.
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