Gov. Northam directs VEC to speed up processing of unemployment claims

Gov. Northam directs VEC to speed up processing of unemployment claims
WTVR
Posted at 4:19 PM, May 18, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-18 16:19:49-04
RICHMOND, Va. -- Gov. Ralph Northam directed the Virginia Unemployment Commission to invest $20 million to expand the agency's ability to process unemployment insurance claims.
The executive directive will require the agency to add 300 new adjudication staffers, make technology upgrades and modernize Virginia's unemployment insurance system by October 1, 2021.
Northam's action will help to speed up the resolution of unemployment cases that are flagged as possibly fraudulent or ineligible.
“Virginia is a national leader in getting unemployment benefits to eligible individuals, but it’s clear that complex cases must be resolved more quickly,” said Governor Northam. “That’s why I’m directing the Virginia Employment Commission invest $20 million to significantly speed up its adjudication process and immediately implement long-overdue technology upgrades. This action will address many of the issues that have caused delays and ensure that we continue to deliver relief to Virginians who need it.”

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