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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Unemployment Resources

Virginia Employment Commission (VEC)

866-832-2363; Online: http://www.vec.virginia.gov/

Unemployment insurance information:

http://www.vec.virginia.gov/unemployed

For information regarding your VEC local office:

http://www.vec.virginia.gov/find-a-job/vec-local offices

A note from the VEC:

"Beginning with claims effective March 15, 2020, Governor Northam has directed that the one week waiting period and the requirement to conduct a weekly job search both be suspended for those receiving unemployment insurance benefits.

VEC will begin issuing $600 provided for by the CARES Act once we have received guidance from the United States Department of Labor and have modified our system to implement that guidance.  Currently, the online claim filing system is operational but not sending confirmation numbers.  Claims are being received and we are working on fixing the problem."

For more information about Unemployment Insurance benefits and how to file a claim:

http://www.vec.virginia.gov/node/11699

Bank Information

Several banks have set up contact lines to work with individuals impacted by COVID-19. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) have also put out information for bankers and consumers.

FDIC: https://www.fdic.gov/coronavirus/index.html

NCUA:  https://www.ncua.gov/

Participating Banks

Bank of America: 

https://about.bankofamerica.com/promo/assistance/latest-updates-from-bank-of-america-coronavirus

Capital One:

https://www.capitalone/caronavirus

Chase:

https://www.chase.com/digital/resources/coronavirus

CitiBank:

https://online.citi.com/US/JRS/pands/detail.do?ID=covid19

Discover:

https://www.discover.com/coronavirus

Fifth Third Bank: 

https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/alerts/covid-support.html

PNC: 

https://www.pnc.com/en/customer-service/coronavirus-update.html

TCF Bank:

https://www.tcfbank.com/about-tcf/covid19

Truist:

https://www.truist.com/coronavirus-information

US Bank:

https;//www.usbank.com/splash/covid-19.html

Wells Fargo:

https://newsroom.wf.com/press-release/corporate-social-responsibility/wells-fargo-donates-62.5-million-aid-coronavirus

NOTE:  Virginia banks, credit unions and financial service providers are operating under precautionary measures, with increased focus on mobile, phone and online services.  If you anticipate having trouble making a loan payment, please notify your lender or loan servicing company as soon as possible to discuss your options.  Early and regular communication is important.

In addition, if a business experiences a temporary or permanent layoff, the Commissioner of the Virginia Employment Commission will waive the one-week waiting period to ensure workers can receive benefits as soon as possible.  The Virginia Employment Commission will also give affected workers special consideration on deadlines, mandatory re-employment appointments and work search requirements.  The Office of the Governor has provided a Frequently Asked Questions guide for workers who have been temporarily laid off or discharged during this public health crisis.

To file a nonpayment of wages claim, please visit the Virginia Department of Labor's website:

https://www.doli.virginia.gov/labor-law/payment-of-wage-english/

The Governor's Office will be activating regional workforce teams to support employers that slow or cease operations.  Employers who do slow or cease operations will not be financially penalized for an increase in workers requesting unemployment benefits.