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Virginians on unemployment are again required look for work weekly

Sunday marked the first time since March 2020 where people collecting unemployment benefits must report at least two weekly efforts to find work to the Virginia Employment Commission.

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Virginia brings back job search requirement to receive unemployment

With the region slowly recovering from the coronavirus pandemic, Virginia has reinstated the rule that requires people seeking unemployment benefits to actively search for work.

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RVA restaurant of 19 years cuts hours amid worker shortage: 'It's unbelievable'


RVA restaurant of 19 years cuts hours amid worker shortage: It s unbelievable
On Wednesday, the Virginia Workforce Connection showed more than 544,000 jobs available in Virginia.
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RICHMOND, Va. For over 19 years, Family Secrets Restaurant Owner, Reginald Littleton has served up fresh plates for Richmonders. However, the once lively restaurant now keeps its doors closed, sticking strictly to catering and take-out, just the latest casualty in a state and nationwide worker shortage.
Most of the time we’ve got more and more people looking for jobs. Now we got more and more jobs looking for people, said Littleton.

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Richmond woman desperate for help after more than 7 months without unemployment benefits

Richmond woman desperate for help after more than 7 months without unemployment benefits
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Hampton Roads employers struggling to find workers offer hiring incentives

Depending on the field, hiring bonuses are reaching into the hundreds and thousands of dollars. Employers are increasing wages to compete for workers in high-demand positions. And as more people get vaccinated against COVID-19, they’ll want to venture out, increasing demand for restaurants, hotels and other businesse

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Virginia will require weekly job searches for those getting jobless benefits

Virginia will require weekly job searches for those getting jobless benefits
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