Virginia law now requires all employers to respond electronically to requests for separation and claim information.
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Employer Videos and Webinars
In addition to videos featured on our YouTube channel (link is external), Geographic Solutions has developed a series of interactive videos to help employers navigate and use the Virginia Workforce Connection website.
Employee or Independent Contractor?
Sometimes an employer will classify workers as contractors instead of employees. In these cases, contract workers are responsible for paying their own payroll taxes, including federal and state income taxes and both the employer and employee portion of Social Security taxes. In most cases, contractors are responsible for providing their own Workers Compensation Insurance and are not eligible for Unemployment Insurance if their services are no longer needed.
Tax Filing / Registration
The VEC offers several ways to file your Unemployment Insurance Tax Reports and pay your Unemployment Insurance Taxes:
VWC
The Virginia Workforce Connection (VWC) was established to help employers find qualified candidates and post job opportunities.
In the Find Talent! section, you can:
Trade Act / TAA
On-the-Job Training (OJT) opportunities are available to eligible businesses and job seekers through the Trade Act program. This resource provides a reimbursement to employers that hire and train a Trade Act-certified worker.
Hire a Veteran
The Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia Employment Commission are committed to assisting transitioning military, National Guard, Reserve Component Members and veterans to be productive in the civilian workforce. We also post Job Fairs, events and news directed to employers to assist them in finding a veteran that can fill their needs.
Success Stories
Did you recently hire a veteran? We would love to hear your success story!
Please share it with us
Tax Credit
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit available to all private sector businesses. It was designed as an incentive to employers to hire individuals in certain targeted groups who consistently experience high rates of unemployment due to a variety of employment barriers.
Agri Foreign Labor
Agriculture and Foreign Labor Certification assists agricultural employers through the National Agricultural Recruitment System and registers farm labor contractors (crew leaders) and their employees, as required by the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act.
State Monitor Advocate
Any complaints relating to the provision of services to job seekers or employers should be sent to the State Monitor Advocate, Michelle Castellow Abraham, at the Virginia Employment Commission’s Central Office, 6606 West Broad Street, 5th floor, Richmond, VA 23230, or by calling (804) 786-6094.
Unemployment Information
The Virginia Employment Commission provides employers with information, research tools, and reports that relate to unemployment insurance.
Conferences and Workshops
Check back soon for upcoming events
Conference Documents:
Labor Market Information
Our Labor Market Information can help you find answers to common questions, such as:
- How much do occupations pay in an area?
- What are the fastest and slowest growing jobs in an area?
- What is the unemployment rate in an area?
- What training institutions are in an area?
- Community Profiles for up to date demographic, economic, and educational data.
W.A.R.N. and Rapid Response Services
All Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) letters and request for Rapid Response assistance should be directed to Malissa Short, Rapid Response State Coordinator, by e-mail at Malissa.Short@www.virginiaworks.gov (link sends e-mail).