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Laid Off During Covid-19 in Virginia: Why Am I Not Receiving Unemployment Insurance?

Unemployment Benefits

If you are one of the millions of people currently laid off or unemployed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may find yourself dependent on access to unemployment insurance (UI) to make ends meet until it is...

Unemployment Benefits

So, let’s suppose that you have had a great employment history with no disciplinary action, but then all of a sudden you get laid off? What should you do? Well, one of your first steps should be to file for...

Applying for Unemployment in Virginia

Unemployment Benefits

[ssba]Hi, my name is Jack Jarrett and I’m an attorney with the Spiggle Law Firm. If you’re watching this video today because you’ve recently been terminated, let me start off by saying that I’m sorry. Losing your job is incredibly...

Process for Applying for Unemployment Benefits in Virginia

Unemployment Benefits

[ssba]Standing here in front of this video camera has made me incredibly self-conscious. And I think that self-consciousness is going to last for weeks, if not the rest of my life. But that’s okay, if I’m able to impart some...

5 Keys to Winning a Contested Unemployment Insurance Claim in Virginia

Unemployment Benefits

It can be overwhelming to learn that not only has your former employer terminated you, but now, also opposes your claim for unemployment benefits. Now you have to defend your rights in a conference call with an Employment Commission Deputy...

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Tom Spiggle

Tom founded Spiggle Law to help individuals facing difficult workplace issues. Although Spiggle Law represents employees in many different matters, Tom has a soft spot for those who suffer from discrimination solely because they are pregnant or have family-care issues, like caring for a sick child or an elderly parent. As a former prosecutor with significant experience in high-level criminal cases, Tom is also uniquely qualified to represent individuals subject to workplace investigations and criminal prosecutions.