RD157 - Virginia Employment Commission Report on Model Legislation – March 24, 2023


Executive Summary:

Report on the results of: (i) the review of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) guidance and model legislation regarding redesigned work-search requirements; (ii) the evaluation of the potential impacts that adopting DOL's guidance would have on incorrect payments and other aspects of VEC's work (e.g., reemployment); and (iii) proposed changes to the state's work search policies as needed, including any proposed legislative changes.