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With frustrated people going unanswered, VEC opens fifth call center
The leader of the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) told a federal judge that she planned to add a fifth call center after the court received complaints of slow or no response times.
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RICHMOND, Va. The leader of the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) told a federal judge that she planned to add a fifth call center after the court received complaints of slow or no response times.
Virginia Eastern District Court District Judge Henry E. Hudson wrote in a court order on Friday that heâs received a number of telephone calls from individuals reporting complaints with the state agency.
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VEC ordered to end unemployment insurance backlog before Labor Day
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Posted at 6:52 PM, May 25, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-25 19:09:04-04
RICHMOND, Va. The Virginia Employment Commission was ordered on Tuesday by Judge Henry Hudson to end the backlog of unemployment insurance claims and to identify and pay Virginians in need of benefits.
The backlog of insurance claims has left claimants waiting months to receive financial support from the VEC after losing their jobs.
The VEC has been ordered to resolve the backlog of claims in the next 100 days.
âThe VEC is grateful that Judge Hudson has recognized the hard work of our employees throughout this pandemic, and we will continue to ensure Virginians have access to all benefits for which they are eligible. The VEC is focused on serving our customers, and we are committed to continuing the important work our team is doing for their fellow Virginians,â said Commissioner Ellen Marie Hess.