Can I subpoena someone to participate in a hearing at Commission Appeals?
/FAQs/appeals-process/can-i-subpoena-someone-participate-hearing-commission-appealsA subpoena may be requested if a hearing has been scheduled. The request must be in writing and submitted to the:Clerk of the CommissionP.O. Box 26441Richmond, VA 23261-6441For further information, consult your Notice of Appeal and Notice of Hearing.
Can evidence from an Appeals Examiner's hearing be used in other legal proceedings?
/FAQs/appeals-process/can-evidence-appeals-examiners-hearing-be-used-other-legal-proceedingsNo. Evidence such as testimony and documents provided to the Virginia Employment Commission can only be used in cases under the Virginia Unemployment Compensation Act. Appeals hearings cannot be used for discovery or "fishing expeditions" for other…
Who is a party to an appeal?
/FAQs/appeals-process/who-party-appealThe party who can appeal is the claimant, the claimant's last liable employer, and/or a subsequent employer(s) the claimant worked for before filing the claim.
What should I expect when receiving the call for my First Level Appeals hearing?
/FAQs/appeals-process/what-should-i-expect-when-receiving-call-my-first-level-appeals-hearingOn the day of your hearing, the Appeals Examiner will call you at least twice at your registered number. If you don’t answer, the hearing may proceed without you. To ensure you receive the call:Check your phone settings—your carrier may…
What could happen if I don't pursue this appeal?
/FAQs/appeals-process/what-could-happen-if-i-dont-pursue-appealIf a qualification for benefits is reversed on appeal, the claimant will be required to repay any benefits paid after the effective date of the disqualification. If a qualification for benefits is affirmed or if a disqualification is reversed, the…
How do I register my phone number for a First Level Appeals hearing?
/FAQs/appeals-process/how-do-i-register-my-phone-number-first-level-appeals-hearingYou must register your phone number by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the business day prior to your hearing. You can do this in one of two ways:Call the number provided in your hearing notice.Register online at https://va3.…
Appeals Form
/forms-and-documents/pdf/appeals-formThe fastest and preferred way to file an appeal is online. You can also mail or fax your appeal using this appeals form.
Court and Appeals Decisions
/court-and-appeals-decisionsPrecedent Decision Manual - Contains over 500 VEC and court cases that interpret the provisions of the Virginia Unemployment Compensation Act. This is a useful research tool especially for claimants, employers, attorneys and accountants.…
