The Virginia Relay Center (VRC) provides telecommunications relay services to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Text telephone (TTY) or Telecommunications for the Deaf (TDD) users can access the VRC by calling 711.
Are translators available for unemployment benefits appeal hearing?
Yes. Individuals requiring translators should notify the clerk’s office immediately upon receipt of the Notice of Appeal.
Can witnesses or documents be subpoenaed for unemployment benefits appeal hearing in Virginia?
See full answerParties desiring witnesses or documents to be subpoenaed should submit requests immediately to the clerk’s office. Requests should be in writing but may be made by telephone. The request should include the claimants name and social security number and the name and address of the witness to be subpoenaed. It is important to include the city or county in Virginia where the witness can be served. In the case of documents, the name and address, including the city or county in Virginia, of the custodian of the documents should be provided. The party requesting the subpoena may be asked to demonstrate that: (1) the testimony of the witness of the evidence contained in the documents would be relevant to the appeal; (2) the evidence sought to be produced would not be merely cumulative; and (3) it would serve the interest of the party seeking the subpoena. The Commission may deny a subpoena request if these criteria are not met.
What should be brought to the unemployment benefits appeal hearing?
See full answerDocuments or other items of evidence may be extremely important to your case. If the case involves in any way written rules, warnings, time cards, medical excuses or other documentation, it is very important to bring these documents to the hearing. There may be other items of evidence, which may be relevant. Parties wishing to introduce documents should bring sufficient copies for the opposing party and for the appeals examiner. All parties will be given an opportunity to review each item of evidence sought to be entered into the record and can make objections to their entry. The appeals examiner will decide if documents or other items of evidence are relevant to the issues in controversy and will either accept them into evidence or reject them.
Can you subpoena someone in unemployment benefits appeal hearing?
There are rare instances when subpoenas can be issued, but only if the Commission has decided to receive additional evidence in the case. Subpoenas should be requested by writing the Clerk of the Commission, Office of Commission Appeals, P.O. Box 26441, Richmond, VA 23218 or calling (804) 786-4140.
Can evidence obtained at unemployment benefits appeals examiner’s hearing be used in other legal proceedings in Virgnia?
Information provided to the Commission can be used only in proceedings arising from the Virginia Unemployment Compensation Act. Appeals hearings cannot be used for discovery or “fishing expeditions” for other legal proceedings.
