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Your unemployment claim is more than just paperwork—it’s your lifeline during a period of transition. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of filing for benefits or managing ongoing claims, WorkForce West Virginia is here to guide you through every step of the process.
Benefit weeks run from Sunday through Saturday, so your claim will be made effective on Sunday the week your claim is filed. One of the questions on the application is “Have you filed a new unemployment claim with West Virginia in the last 12 months?” What does this mean?
In West Virginia, weekly unemployment claims must be filed between Sunday and Friday of the week following your unemployed period. Claims should be completed by 5:00 pm each Friday. There are three ways to file your weekly claim: Online or in person at your local Workforce West Virginia office.
Whether you’re a new claimant or seeking to understand your benefit rights, WorkForce West Virginia has curated a comprehensive collection of resources to support you every step of the way.
After filing this Initial Claim, a Claimant needs to certify each week while claiming benefits. To do this, the Claimant may file their weekly certification via the uc.workforce.org website, selecting the option “To file your Weekly Certification for Benefits,” or via phone at: 1-800-379-1032.
Generally, the weekly amount of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance is the applicable state weekly benefit amount, which cannot be less than the minimum amount available under the Disaster Unemployment Assistance program, plus the Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (PUC) payment of $600.
If you are eligible to receive unemployment, you can look up your weekly benefit amount in the West Virginia UC Benefit Rate Table. The maximum weekly benefit amount is $622 (starting July 2024); the minimum amount is currently $24.
To continue receiving money each week, you'll need to do two things: file a weekly claim certification and actively search for work. The claim certification is simply a series of questions that lets West Virginia know that you're still eligible to receive unemployment benefits.
In West Virginia, individuals claiming unemployment benefits are required to actively search for work and document their job search activities each week. This includes making job contacts and being available for work if a job offer is made.
The maximum number of weeks you can draw unemployment in West Virginia is 26 weeks. The information on the Monetary Determination is what is used to determine your weekly benefit amount and benefit weeks.