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Kanawha, Cabell, Mingo, Wayne residents, workers eligible to apply for Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance

CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Gov. Jim Justice and WorkForce West Virginia Acting Commissioner Scott Adkins announced today that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are available to...

West Virginia to end participation in federal supplemental unemployment benefit program

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Effective June 19 at midnight, West Virginia will end its participation in all federally funded pandemic unemployment compensation programs....

Connectivity issue resolved that caused delay in delivery of some unemployment benefits

CHARLESTON, WV – On the evening of April 12, WorkForce West Virginia experienced a connectivity issue that caused an Automated Clearing...

WorkForce WV warns unemployment recipients against fraud, identity theft

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WorkForce West Virginia has mailed 1099-Gs to nearly 200,000 individuals who received unemployment benefits last year and is urging...

As West Virginia awaits CARES Act guidance, WorkForce West Virginia recommends eligible claimants continue weekly certifications but NOT file a new claim

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WorkForce West Virginia announced today it is awaiting guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor on the CARES...

FEMA ends lost wages assistance, WV unemployment benefits to continue

CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has ended its Lost Wages Assistance Program, which provided an additional $300 a week...

WorkForce West Virginia receives FEMA grant approval, launches Lost Wages Assistance Program for unemployed West Virginians

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and WorkForce West Virginia announced today that the state is activating the Lost Wages Assistance Program...