Can a military spouse collect unemployment from Virginia if they have to relocate?

Moving out of state after a layoff doesn't disqualify you -- the program is based on wages and payroll taxes, not geography. If you move after starting to get benefits in California, simply continue to follow the rules of the program and send in your biweekly claim forms to the same office as always. If you apply after moving, the process might get a bit tricky but is usually doable.

Source: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-cover22-2009feb22,0,2705204.story If you move out of state, schedule an interview with EDD as they will put your payments on hold but won't inform you about it. Any travel longer than 4.5 hours might result in a deduction for that day, even if it is a Sunday, as you are obligated to be able to come in for an interview on any given moment. Also, read http://www.edd.ca.gov/UIBDG/Able_and_Available_AA_150_-_Fact_Finding_Guide.htm