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WorkForce West Virginia reminds public of actions that can affect eligibility for unemployment benefits
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As WorkForce West Virginia processes thousands of applications for unemployment benefits each week, agency officials are reminding recipients to be mindful of state and federal eligibility requirements. “While certain state laws regarding unemployment benefits have been waived to help alleviate financial burdens caused by COVID-19, we cannot waive federal requirements,” said Scott Adkins, acting WorkForce Commissioner….
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WorkForce West Virginia encourages patience while waiting for CARES Act benefits, continues to process state unemployment benefits
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WorkForce West Virginia is encouraging employees who believe they are eligible for programs under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to remain patient as the agency awaits guidelines for distributing benefits. Enhanced unemployment benefits provided through the CARES Act will be available to workers who normally don’t qualify for regular state…
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DEADLINE TO FILE DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE APPROACHING
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginians in Jackson and Lincoln Counties have just over a week before the deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. In July, WorkForce West Virginia announced that West Virginians living in Jackson and Lincoln counties who are unemployed due to the recent severe storms, flooding, mudslides and landslides may be eligible for disaster unemployment. …
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Governor Tomblin, Congressional Delegation Announce $3.5 million Grant to Help Workers Following Flooding
Federal dollars to support 250 temporary jobs for flood clean-up CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito, and Congressmen Evan Jenkins and Alex X. Mooney today announced that West Virginia has secured a $3.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to offer 250 temporary jobs…
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FEDERAL DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE EXTENDED TO RESIDENTS OF TWO ADDITIONAL COUNTIES
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – WorkForce West Virginia today announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits will be expanded to include qualifying persons residing or working in Jackson and Lincoln counties. Residents and workers in Kanawha, Greenbrier, Nicholas, Clay, Fayette, Monroe, Roane, Summers, Pocahontas and Webster counties were declared eligible last week. These counties have been included…
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FEDERAL DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS OF KANAWHA, GREENBRIER AND NICHOLAS COUNTIES
All WorkForce West Virginia offices now open to assist with claims CHARLESTON, W.Va. –WorkForce West Virginia today announced Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are available to qualifying persons residing or working in Kanawha, Greenbrier or Nicholas County. These counties were part of the June 25, 2016, Major Disaster Declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency…
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FEDERAL DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE EXTENDED TO RESIDENTS OF SEVEN ADDITIONAL COUNTIES
All WorkForce West Virginia offices now open to assist with claims CHARLESTON, W.Va. – WorkForce West Virginia today announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits will be expanded to include qualifying persons residing or working in Clay, Fayette, Monroe, Roane, Summers, Pocahontas and Webster counties. Residents and workers in Kanawha, Greenbrier and Nicholas Counties were…
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance – Frequently Asked Questions
What are Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits? Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits for individuals who: lost their job or self-employment, or who are no longer working as a direct result of a major disaster; and applied for but are NOT eligible for regular unemployment insurance. “Direct result of a major…
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March 2016 County Labor Force Data
The County Labor Force Data for March is now available here or by PDF.
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February 2016 State Labor Force Data
The State Labor Force Data for February is now available here.
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March 2016 State Labor Force Data
The State Labor Force Data for March is now available here or by PDF.
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February 2016 County Labor Force Data
The County Labor Force Data for February is now available here or by PDF.