Filing for Unemployment in Virginia Mar 30, 2020 Virginia Workforce Connection Please visit https://www.vawc.virginia.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx?enc=bag5Dtnb4BwE7Xpsn5C9jw== Please note: If you are filing a claim for unemployment benefits and have been separated from your most recent job because your employer is reducing staff, has closed or you are otherwise unable to report to work because of the affects of the Coronavirus, select Laid Off / Reduction in Force as your reason for separation from this company.