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Virginia Employment

Commission (VEC)Virginia’s first choice for Workforce Services

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Virginia Employment Commission

� Is the public employment service

established to assist employers in

finding qualified workers and to assist

workers in finding suitable jobs.

� The VEC has one of the largest pools

of qualified workers in the

Commonwealth, from experienced

executives and skilled managers to

youth looking for their first job.

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Virginia Employment Commission’s Mission

� Promotes economic growth and

stability by delivering and coordinating

workforce services to include:

– Policy development

– Job placement

– Temporary income support

– Workforce information

– Transition and training

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To Accomplish our Mission we will

� Partner with our stakeholders

� Develop and empower staff

� Improve our processes

� Embrace innovative solutions and

technologies

� Continually renew our organization

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Virginia Employment Commission

� Over 500,000 registered Job Seekers

� Computerized skill-based matching to identify potential candidates—saves employers’ time, staff and money

� Maximum exposure—more than 30 locations statewide, two Customer Contact Centers and 24 hours a day on the Internet– Currently Vacant, The New Governor has not appointed a new Commissioner

– P.O. Box 1358

– Richmond, Virginia 23218-1358

– Employers Services 804-786-6470 or 804-692-0188

– www.vec.virginia.gov

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2010 Employment Services Statistics

� Single largest source of job candidates in

Virginia

� More than 532,000 used employment service

� More than 185,000 job seekers entered

employment within 6 months of receiving

service from VEC

� More than 232,000 referrals were made

� VEC employment services reduce employers’

taxes by returning unemployment claimants to

work

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Job Openings Received From Employers

� 61% Professional, managerial, technical,

clerical, sales, and administrative support

� 14% Construction, maintenance and repair

� 9% Production and manufacturing

� 9% Transportation and material moving

� 4% Food preparation/Serving and personal

care

� 3% Farming, fishing, forestry and military

specific

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Applicants Seeking Employment Assistance

� 90% Unemployed

10% Employed

� 66% Job Services

34% UI Claimants

� 44% High School graduates

24% Post-high school

11% Less than high school

� 9% Veterans

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Business and Economic Development

� Partners with chambers, economic development entities and businesses throughout the Commonwealth

� Detects the hidden job market and provides technical assistance to employers utilizing the Virginia Workforce Connection, the state’s job and applicant base

� Collaborates with the Workforce Investment Boards (WIBs), the Community College System and other workforce development providers

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Customer Contact Centers and Internet Claims 2010

� Handled over 8.6 million claims related

calls in 2010

� Processed 150,000 claims, 80% of

which were filed via phone or internet,

providing substantial savings to

claimants in both time and travel

� Received approximately 500,000 initial

claims and over 4 million continued

claims filed annually

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Employment Advisory Committees (EAC)

� Partner with the VEC

� Advise the VEC of services needed by

the employers and citizens of Virginia

and how best to provide those services

� Promote the services of the VEC in their

area

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Employer Services

� Job openings posted online through the local VEC offices

� Screen and refer job applicants

� Provides Company briefings

� Supplies Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Information

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Employer ServicesOnline Access

� Register your business

� Post a job

� Find an applicant

� File and pay unemployment taxes

� File mass unemployment

compensation on behalf of employees

� File an appeal

� Find labor market information

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Job Seeker Services

� Rural Services processes agricultural and seasonal job orders

� Job Information allows users access to thousands of employment listings and information on potential training opportunities

� Youth Services provides career guidance and placement of high school graduates and high school dropouts

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Labor Market Information

� For making business decisions on employment, relocation, business development, education, and training

� Available on the VEC website

� Unemployment rates

� Industry projections

� Occupational projections

� Occupational wage data

� Demographic census information

� State and local economic trends

� Employment data by area and industry

� Career outlook and trends

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Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA)

� Is a federal program administered

through the VEC

– Provides benefits and support to workers

who become unemployed due to the

impact of international trade

– After approval from the United States

Department of Labor (DOL) individuals

must apply for benefits and services based

on DOL’s certification

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TAA Program Benefits and Services

� Trade Readjustment Allowances (TRA) for continued weekly income support upon exhaustion of Unemployment Insurance

� Training opportunities such as classroom/occupational, remedial/GED, on-the-job and customized training

� Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC)

� Wage subsidy for workers over 50

� Job Search Assistance

� Relocation Assistance

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Unemployment Insurance Services

� Administered by the VEC under

Virginia and Federal law

– Help alleviate hardship for unemployed

individuals by providing income support

– Promote reemployment and economical

stability

– VEC ranks 7th lowest in average duration

of benefits that are paid before obtaining

employment

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Unemployment Compensation

What Employers Need To Know

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Who can file an Unemployment Insurance Claim?

• Anyone who has a Social Security Number and is unemployed can file a claim.


To Be Eligible For Benefits A Claimant Must:

� Have earned $2,700.00 in two quarters during a base period:

�Regular base period is the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters.

�Alternate base period is the last four completed calendar quarters.

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� Be able and available for work and actively seeking work.

� Be unemployed through no fault of his own, example:

� Lack of work

�Quit for good cause

�Discharged for reasons other than misconduct

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Claimants can qualify for a maximum of $378.00 per week for 26 weeks and a minimum of $54.00 per week for 12 weeks.

The funding source for unemployment compensation cost is:

� The last 30 day or 240 hour employer and/or

� A reimbursable employer for whom the claimant worked during the base period.

Entitlement and Funding Source:


Claims Process

� Individual files an initial claim over the Internet, by telephone or in a VEC Field Office.

� Wage and Separation Report is sent to the last 30-day/240-hour employer and any subsequent employer.

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� If separation other than lack of work, a Hearing Officer conducts a fact-finding interview with the employer and claimant.

� The Hearing Officer renders a written determination based on information gathered from the separation report and fact-finding interview.

� Claimant files weekly continued claim for benefits by using the Internet, telephone, or by mail.

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Wage and Separation Report (VEC-B-10-SEP)

� Sent to address on file or one provided by claimant.

� Employers may have a benefits only address.

� Needs to be returned to VEC by date shown on form either by mail or fax.


Notice of Deputy’s Determination (VEC-B-54)

� Provides decision outcome and appeal rights for both parties.

� Appeals can be filed by mail, Internet, or in person within 30 days of decision date.


Charge Notice (VEC-B-46)

� Provides a detailed accounting of benefits charged against your account.

� The charge notice will be used to calculate the employer tax rate.

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� Tax rates are calculated on an annual basis using the four fiscal years ending on the June 30 prior to the calendar year of the calculation.

�For 2010 the four fiscal years were July 1 2005 – June 30, 2009


Reimbursable Bill (VEC-B-47)

� Provides a detailed accounting of benefits charged against your account and must be paid within 30 days from the date mailed.

� The amount charged is the percentage of wages in the base period of the claim attributable to the reimbursable employer multiplied by the benefits paid.


Non-Charge Provisions

� If benefits are paid for any of the following reasons the charge is placed against the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund (applies to taxable employers only):

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�The individual was separated as a result of a violation of law and subsequent imprisonment.

�The individual left employment to accept another job and that job ended in less than 30 days.

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Non-Charge Provisions (Continued)

�The individual refused an offer of work by the employer because he was in training approved by the Commission.�The individual voluntarily left employment to enter training approved under the Trade Act.�The individual left employment due to a non-work related injury or illness.


Non-Charge Provisions (continued)

� The individual is hired to replace a member of the reserves or national guard called into active duty in connection with an international conflict whose employment is terminated concurrent with and because of that member’s return from active duty.

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� The individual participating as an inmate in a state or local work release program, community residential program, or any similar work release program, whose separation from work arose from conditions of release or parole from such program.

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� The individual who was unable to work at his regular employment due to a disaster for which the Governor has declared a state of emergency and the employer’s business was forced to close due to the disaster. The employer may have four weeks of benefit charges waived.


Cost Management Tips

� Evaluate employees prior to the employee working 30 days or 240 hours.

� Document employee behavior and management disciplinary actions.

� Complete the Wage and Separation Report and return in a timely manner.

� Participate in the deputy fact-finding interview.

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Cost Management Tips (Continued)

� Supply first-hand testimony and written documentation whenever possible.

� If you disagree with a decision, appeal it within 30 days from the date of mailing.

� Review all benefit charge statements for accuracy.

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Questions

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Veteran Services 2010

� VEC is Virginia largest provider of employment services to veterans

� Gives preference on referrals to job openings

� Provides intensive Service

� VEC Registered over 48,000 veteran job seekers in 2010

� More than 15,700 entered employment

� Transition Assistance Program located on ten military bases with approximately 15,300 exiting military personnel

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Virginia Workforce Networkwww.vawc.virginia.gov

� VEC partners with other employment

and training programs to provide one-

stop service

� Many VEC locations are designated as

Virginia Workforce Centers

� VEC services are provided through the

centers operated by partner

organizations

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Virginia Workforce Networkwww.vawc.virginia.gov

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Field Office Staffs

� Office Management

� Hearing/Legal Service Officers

� Business and Economic Development

Specialist Staff

� Workforce Services Representatives

� Workforce Service Representatives

Veterans (LVERS/DVOPS)

� Office Services/Administrative Specialists

� Tax/Financial Representatives

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Services Available, and Partners at the Virginia Employment Commission, Workforce

Centers (Continued)

Information, Equipment and Services That are Available To All CustomersCopiers, Phones and Fax Machines for Job Search

Employer Services

Employer Advisory Committees

Employment Workshops

Extensive Library of Career and Educational Materials

Information on Services Provided By Partner Agencies

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Services Available, and Partners at the Virginia Employment Commission, Workforce Centers (Continued)

Information, Equipment and Services That are Available To All Customers Cont.Job Referrals

Job Search Assistance

Job Seeker Services

Local Labor Market Information

QWIZ Office Skill Competency Assessment Tests (Typing/Ten Key/Data Entry/Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Access)

Resource Center Computers with Internet Access

Resume Writing and Job Application Assistance & Videos

Unemployment Insurance Benefit

Veterans Employment Services

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Services Available to Eligible Customers

Career Planning

Case Management

Follow Up

Individual Career Counseling

Individual Employment Plans

Referral to Training Programs

Trade Adjustment Assistance/Trade Readjustment Allowances

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VEC Workforce Center PartnersAARP Senior Employment Program

Norfolk Public School GED Program

Opportunity Inc. One-Stop Workforce Center

The Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services

Virginia Job Corps

Virginia Tidewater Consortium for Higher Education

(Educational Opportunity Center)

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For More Information, Contact Your Local VEC Workforce Center/Field

Office

� South Eastern Region Director– Fred Scaggs 804-663-5390

� Emporia Field Office/Farmville Field Office/South Boston Field Office– Louise Tomlinson 434-634-2326

� Hampton/ Williamsburg Field Offices– Donna Crittenden-Barton 757-865-5832/757-253-4738

� Mechanicsville Field Office– Michael Abraham 804-559-3131

� Norfolk-Virginia Beach/Portsmouth Field Offices– Hosey Burgess 757-455- 0810

� Portsmouth/Suffolk Field Office– Lewis Richardson 757-558- 4459/757-514-7743

� Richmond Field Office– Jimmy Price 804-663-5387

� Tri-cities Field Office/Fort Lee Part Time Field Office– Antoinette Archer 804-541-6541

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