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A bold proposal could soon elevate Virginia's $100 income disregard for unemployment benefits to around $159, adapting it to keep pace with wage growth and support part-time workers!

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Proposal would index the $100 income disregard to average weekly wage, raising it sharply at first
A draft (808d) would tie the $100 income disregard to 10% of the state average weekly wage so the disregard increases annually; proponents projected an initial jump to about $159 if recent wage‑growth patterns continued.
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November 1, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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Virginia is exploring a major shift in unemployment benefits, potentially tying them to the state's average wage—could this mean more support for those in need?

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Work group reviews indexing Virginia's maximum weekly unemployment benefit to average wage
A statutory work group chaired by Delegate Bennett Parker held its first meeting to study tying Virginia's maximum weekly unemployment benefit to the state's average weekly wage; national experts and a third-party review recommend a target near 50–55% and the group will analyze impacts on trust fund solvency and employer tax burdens.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:22 AM