
Benefit computation tables are available on the VEC website. The amount of wages you earned will determine your weekly benefit amount and the maximum number of weeks (12 to 26 weeks) to which you will be entitled. In order to qualify for benefits, you must have earned enough wages in covered employment during the base period. After you file your application for benefits, the VEC will decide whether you meet three separate requirements: 1) Monetary eligibility 2) Separation qualification and 3) Weekly eligibility. For direct deposit you will need your bank account and routing numbers. You can select either direct deposit or a debit card. You will be asked to select your electronic payment method for receipt of your benefits. You will be asked to supply the name, address and telephone number of your last employer (and, in some cases, previous employers), your dates of employment, and the reason for separation. Closed Sunday and state holidays.) The Internet address is The addresses and telephone numbers for VEC Workforce Centers can be found in the phone book, or at the VEC website. The Customer Contact Center telephone number is 1-86 (Available 8:15am to 4:30pm, Monday - Friday and 9am to 1pm Saturday.

If you are totally or partially unemployed and wish to apply for benefits, call the VEC Customer Contact Center or complete an on-line application on the Internet.
