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Code of Virginia
Title 60.2. Unemployment Compensation
Chapter 8. Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program
7/12/2026

§ 60.2-804. Amount of benefits.

A. A covered individual's weekly benefit amount shall be 80 percent of such covered individual's average weekly wages during the base period as defined in § 60.2-204, or 80 percent of such covered individual's average weekly wages during the quarters in which such covered individual worked if less than five quarters, subject to the maximum specified in subsection D.

B. For a self-employed person electing coverage under § 60.2-815, the weekly benefit amount shall be 80 percent of such covered individual's average weekly net earnings during the base period as defined in § 60.2-204, or 80 percent of such covered individual's average weekly net earnings during the quarters in which such covered individual worked if less than five quarters, subject to the maximum specified in subsection D.

C. A covered individual's minimum weekly benefit amount shall not be less than $100 per week except that if such covered individual's average weekly wage is less than $100 per week, the weekly benefit amount shall be such covered individual's full wage.

D. A covered individual's maximum weekly benefit amount shall be 100 percent of the state average weekly net earnings, as described in subsection B of § 65.2-500. By September 30 of each year, the Commission shall adjust the maximum weekly benefit to reflect any changes in such state average weekly wage. The adjusted maximum weekly benefit amount shall take effect on the following January 1.

E. Claims pursuant to this chapter shall be payable for at least eight hours of family and medical leave accrued in one workweek unless the Commission sets a lower threshold.

2026, cc. 981, 1093.

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