NOTICE: The extra $600 provided by the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program ended on July 25, 2020 in West Virginia. Consequently, claims certified beginning the week of August 1, 2020 forward, will not include the extra $600.

WorkForce West Virginia is actively monitoring the discussions being made by Congress to possibly extend Federal unemployment benefits and will work diligently with the U.S. Department of Labor to serve West Virginians. WorkForce is committed to ensuring all eligible West Virginians are paid as quickly as possible and will pay all the benefits owed to claimants.

Welcome to the WorkForce West Virginia Unemployment Compensation Division Web Application
Please choose one of the options below to continue.
Options
To file a new/additional Initial Unemployment Claim (It is recommended that you do not file using a cell phone or tablet.)
Apply for Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation
(PEUC - APPLY AFTER REGULAR UNEMPLOYMENT HAS EXHAUSTED)
Apply for Extended Benefits
(EB - APPLY AFTER PEUC HAS EXHAUSTED)
TO FILE YOUR WEEKLY CERTIFICATION FOR BENEFITS (All Devices Supported)
To enroll for Direct Deposit *********RECOMMENDED********
For local claim office location and hours
If you are a claimant and want specific information about your claim
To access and download important forms
For the amount of benefits you may be paid per week
For general information on Unemployment Benefits
To report fraud concerning unemployment benefits
If you are an employer, starting a new business or needing information, click here to access online services.
Change your information (address, phone or email)
ATTENTION: Important Information: If you attempt to file your weekly certification and receive a message that you have no outstanding benefits to claim, this means we are still in the process of reviewing your application. Once your application has been processed, your weekly certification will be available the next business day.
If you try to enroll for direct deposit and you receive a message that your Social Security Number and PIN don't match, your new claim has not yet been entered. Please try again at a later time. ****Please remember: If you worked you MUST report all hours worked and your gross earnings. Failure to do so will result in an issue being placed on your claim.