West Virginia Unemployment Office

WorkForce West Virginia controls the West Virginia Unemployment Office. Through this department, a variety of services are offered to help employers and those seeking employment. The office also provides data and statistical analysis on unemployment in the state.

For employers, access to tax credits, screening assistance, and the help with recruiting can be obtained. Also, support can be provided if there will be a time that requires a reduction in the workforce. Finally, tax credits can be given to employers that opt to hire from populations that are normally difficult to place.

Workforce West Virginia also provides assistance to job seekers through professional counseling such as training, ongoing education, help with resumes, or job placement services. Special priority is given to veterans to ensure those that are qualified are appropriately matched with opportunities.

Most importantly, the unemployment office is responsible for collecting unemployment taxes from employers and appropriately distributing them to those that are qualified.

West Virginia Unemployment Office Contact Information

To contact the West Virginia Unemployment Office, you can call 1-800-379-1032 or go to uc.workforcewv.org. Below is the physical addresses, and telephone numbers for locations around the state.

Elkins, 1 Pleasant Avenue, Suite 3, 26241-1879

637-0257

Greenbrier Valley, 20 Red Oaks Shopping Center Ronceverte, WV 24970-1348

647-7410

Huntington, 2699 Park Avenue - Suite 240, 25704- 2057

528-5538

Mercer County, 195 Davis Street, Suite 104, Princeton, WV 24740-7429

425-1896

Morgantown, 304 Scott Avenue, 26505-8804

285-3124

Summersville, 830 Northside Dr., Suite 123, 26651

872-0821

Weirton, 100 Municipal Plaza, Suite 300, 26062-4573
794-2000