| Description | Establishes the procedures to be followed for adjudicating contested claims for benefits at the deputy, first level appeals, and commission review stages; authorizes designated employees to administer oaths and issue subpoenas. |
| State Authority | Sections 60.2-111 and 623 of the Code of Virginia. |
| Federal Authority | n/a |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
To provide fair, impartial, prompt, and accurate decisions of disputed claims by ensuring that: 1. 87% of all first payments will be made within the first 14 calendar days following the first compensable week claimed; 2. 75% of all deputy determinations selected for review shall achieve a passing grade on the federal quality review mandated by the U.S. Department of Labor; 3. 60% of all first level appeals decisions shall be mailed within 30 calendar days of the date of appeal, and 85% shall be issued within 45 calendar days; 4. 90% of all first level appeals decisions selected for review shall achieve a passing grade on the federal quality review mandated by the U.S. Department of Labor; and 5. 50% of all commission-level decisions shall be mailed within 45 calendar days of the date of appeal, and 80% shall be issued within 75 calendar days. |
| Meetings |
| Name / Title: | Ashley Ervin / Policy Planning Spec III |
| Address: |
Virginia Employment Commission 6606 West Broad St. Richmond, VA 23230 |
| Email Address: | Ashley.Ervin@vec.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)786-3020 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 16 VAC5-80 Amend First level appeals and Commission review | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/05/2025. |
| 16 VAC 5-80-10 Amend Deputy’s determinations or decisions | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/05/2025. |
| 16 VAC 5-80-20 Amendment for First Level Appeals | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/22/2023. |
| 16 VAC 5-80 Amendments for Modernization | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/19/2023. |
| Amendments to Benefits Regulation | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/03/2002. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 9/14/2016 Agency Completed | Amend | |
| 12/19/2012 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 3/27/2000 Agency Completed | Amend | |
