Can a First Level appeals hearing be delayed, postponed, or rescheduled?
/FAQs/appeals-process/can-hearing-be-delayed-postponed-or-rescheduledA request to postpone or reschedule the hearing will only be granted for good cause. If a party must request a postponement or rescheduling, contact the Clerk of First Level Appeals immediately in writing by fax to: 804-786-8492. If…
What if I experienced bias in the appeals process or during the hearing?
/FAQs/appeals-process/what-if-i-experienced-bias-appeals-process-or-during-hearingPlease contact the Chief of First Level Appeals, in care of the Clerk of First Level Appeals, as soon as possible, at (804) 786-3020.
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…
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.
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…
I need to postpone the Commission Appeals hearing. What should I do?
/FAQs/appeals-process/i-need-postpone-hearing-what-should-i-doA postponement can only be granted by a special examiner and only after it has been shown that material and substantial harm may result from denying the request. A request for postponement must be made as soon as possible and should be made by…
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.
We won our appeal. When will we get a credit?
/FAQs/employer/we-won-our-appeal-when-will-we-get-creditIf your appeal is successful and the claimant is disqualified from receiving benefits, you will get a credit once the overpayment is repaid by the claimant — or waived if they qualify for a waiver. The VEC works to collect overpayments, and any…
