U.S. Virgin Islands Layoff Resources
If you have been laid off in U.S. Virgin Islands, start here for unemployment, health coverage, basic-needs assistance, workforce services, and help with possible workplace problems.
Eligibility varies by program, so use the official links below for current rules and applications.
Unemployment Benefits and Filing
U.S. Virgin Islands Unemployment Insurance may provide temporary income if you lost work through no fault of your own. File for benefits promptly, register with the Virgin Islands Electronic Workforce System (VIeWS), complete required certifications, report all work and earnings, and actively seek full-time work unless the Department of Labor tells you otherwise.
- U.S. Virgin Islands unemployment information
- U.S. Virgin Islands job-search services
- Unemployment assistance: 340-773-1994 on St. Croix or 340-776-3700 on St. Thomas/St. John
Layoff-Notice Protections
The U.S. Virgin Islands does not have a general mini-WARN law that expands the federal thresholds. Federal WARN may require 60 days of advance notice for certain large layoffs or plant closings. Virgin Islands Rapid Response services may help affected workers with reemployment and training.
Health-Insurance Coverage
U.S. Virgin Islands residents generally cannot buy Marketplace coverage through HealthCare.gov. Depending on eligibility, options after losing job-based insurance may include Virgin Islands Medicaid or COBRA continuation coverage.
Food, Cash, Childcare, Utility, and Local Assistance
The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services administers SNAP and other public-assistance programs. Childcare and energy assistance have separate rules and application processes. For local food, housing, utility, transportation, and emergency help, use Virgin Islands 211.
- Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
- Virgin Islands Child Care and Regulatory Services
- Virgin Islands energy-assistance programs
- U.S. Virgin Islands housing resources
Workforce and Reemployment Services
Virgin Islands workforce-development services provide no-cost employment and training help, including job-search assistance, career guidance, veteran services, and information about training programs.
Workplace Problems and Legal Help
The Virgin Islands Department of Labor administers territorial labor standards and can direct workers to the appropriate process for unpaid wages and other workplace complaints. Its Division of Labor Relations handles covered employment-discrimination matters. Territorial and federal deadlines can differ, so start promptly.
- U.S. Virgin Islands wage-and-hour information
- Virgin Islands Department of Labor, Division of Labor Relations
- File a U.S. Virgin Islands discrimination complaint
- File an EEOC charge
Civil legal help
- Legal Services of the Virgin Islands
- Apply for or find legal help in U.S. Virgin Islands
- U.S. Virgin Islands lawyer-referral resources
Last Reviewed: August 2026