Unemployment for Self-Employed and Gig Workers in Virginia
Whether 1099 contractors, gig workers and the self-employed can collect unemployment in Virginia, and what misclassified workers can do.
Short answer: You may not receive benefits if you are self-employed full time or your work was not covered employment under the law. While claiming, you must report all wages for any work, including self-employment, for the week they are earned. Virginia Employment Commission, Claimant Handbook; Benefits Eligibility
| Self-employed, 1099 and gig workers | You may not receive benefits if you are self-employed full time or your work was not covered employment under the law. While claiming, you must report all wages for any work, including self-employment, for the week they are earned. |
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Where to get help in Virginia
More Virginia unemployment benefits
- Logging In to Your Virginia Unemployment Claim
- Unemployment After Being Fired in Virginia
- Unemployment After Quitting in Virginia
- How Much Unemployment Pays in Virginia
- How to File for Unemployment in Virginia
- All Virginia unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
Can self-employed or gig workers get unemployment in Virginia?
You may not receive benefits if you are self-employed full time or your work was not covered employment under the law. While claiming, you must report all wages for any work, including self-employment, for the week they are earned.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.