Virginia Employment Commission Frequently Asked Question
What if I disagree with the decision of the Appeals Examiner?:
You may file a Commission Appeal. You must file the appeal within the period of time specified on the Appeals Examiner’s decision. Upon receiving an appeal, the Commission will mail you a Notice of Appeal. Unless you request a hearing within 14 days from the date the Notice of Appeal was mailed, the decision of the Commission will normally be based upon the information obtained in the Appeals Examiner’s hearing. If you request a hearing, no new testimony or evidence will be taken unless you can show good cause for not presenting it before the Appeals Examiner. Generally, a Commission hearing is for oral argument only.