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Agency
Virginia Employment Commission
 
Board
Virginia Employment Commission
 
chapter
Adjudication [16 VAC 5 ‑ 80]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
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

Contact Information
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
16 VAC5-80 Amend First level appeals and Commission review Fast-Track DPB review in progress.
16 VAC 5-80-10 Amend Deputy’s determinations or decisions Fast-Track DPB review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
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