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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA Virginia Employment Commission

Post Office Box: 26441 Richmond, VA 23261-6441

Demetrios J. Melis Commissioner

June 5, 2025

THOMAS COATES

416 Warren Pl Apt 201 VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452-5648

Re: Thomas Coates

Commission Decision UI-145039-C

Dear Mr. Coates:

This is in reference to your facsimile transmission received in the Office of Commission Appeals on May 2, 2025, regarding the above-referenced matter.

The Virginia Employment Commission issued its final decision on April 1, 2025. The notice accompanying the Commission decision stated that it would become final ten (10) days after the mailing date. The Commission, therefore, relinquished jurisdiction in this case on April 11, 2025. The notice also stated that you could file a petition for judicial review in the appropriate circuit court in Virginia, not with the Virginia Employment Commission, within thirty (30) days from the date the decision was mailed. The final date to commence such action is May 1, 2025 (see Virginia Code Sections 60.2-622 and 60.2-625). I have copied the procedure for appealing this decision to circuit court on the reverse of this letter. Accordingly, the Commission is without authority to entertain any additional appeals or to reconsider its decision in the above referenced matter.

Sincerely,

Dand

David Jackson Special Examiner

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

This decision will become final 10 days after the date this decision is mailed pursuant to Section 60.2-622 of the Code of Virginia. An appeal of this decision must be made directly to the Circuit Court of the city or county where the claimant last worked in Virginia. The final date for filing a Petition for Judicial Review (appeal) to the Circuit Court is shown on the first page of your decision. This appeal period is set by statute and cannot be extended.

To appeal this decision, you must file a Petition for Judicial Review pursuant to Section 60.2-625 of the Code of Virginia. Neither the Virginia Employment Commission nor the Circuit Court can help you prepare this document. The Petition for Judicial Review must be received and filed in the appropriate Circuit Court Clerk's office within thirty (30) days from the date the decision was mailed by the Virginia Employment Commission.

In your Petition for Judicial Review, you must name the Virginia Employment Commission and either the employer(s) or claimant, whichever is applicable, as defendants. You must state the reasons why you believe the Virginia Employment Commission decision is incorrect.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court will charge a fee to file the Petition for Judicial Review (Petition), well as a fee to have the Petition formally served on the Virginia Employment Commission by th Sheriff. These fees must be paid at the time you file your Petition. You should ask the appropriat Circuit Court the amount of the fees. If you cannot pay the fee, you may ask the Circuit Court how to request a fee waiver.

In your Petition for Judicial Review, you must include the following information for the Sheriff to



uidirect.vec.virginia.gov/CSS/CSSViewIm Petition for Judicial Review (appeal) to the Circuit Court is shown on the first page of your decision. This appeal period is set by statute and cannot be extended. To appeal this decision, you must file a Petition for Judicial Review pursuant to Section 60.2-625 of the Code of Virginia. Neither the Virginia Employment Commission nor the Circuit Court can help you prepare this document. The Petition for Judicial Review must be received and filed in the appropriate Circuit Court Clerk's office within thirty (30) days from the date the decision was mailed by the Virginia Employment Commission. In your Petition for Judicial Review, you must name the Virginia Employment Commission and either the employer(s) or claimant, whichever is applicable, as defendants. You must state the reasons why you believe the Virginia Employment Commission decision is incorrect. The Clerk of the Circuit Court will charge a fee to file the Petition for Judicial Review (Petition), as well as a fee to have the Petition formally served on the Virginia Employment Commission by the Sheriff. These fees must be paid at the time you file your Petition. You should ask the appropriate Circuit Court the amount of the fees. If you cannot pay the fee, you may ask the Circuit Court how to request a fee waiver. In your Petition for Judicial Review, you must include the following information for the Sheriff to serve the Virginia Employment Commission: "Clerk of the Commission, Virginia Employment Commission, 6606 West Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23230." You must give the Clerk of the Circuit Court as many copies of the Petition for Judicial Review as there are defendants in the case. After the Virginia Employment Commission has been properly served with a correct Petition, a Record of Proceedings will be filed with the Circuit Court, Copies of the Record of Proceedings will be mailed to all parties or their attorneys.. Individual claimants and sole proprietor employers may represent themselves. Legal counsel is required for corporations and partnerships. The Virginia Employment Commission cannot give you legal advice. D : COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA Virginia Employment Commission Demetrios J. Melis Commissioner Post Office Box 26441 Richmond, VA 23261-6441 June 5, 2025 THOMAS COATES 416 Warren Pl Apt 201 VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452-5648 Re: Thomas Coates Commission Decision UI-145038-C Dear Mr. Coates: This is in reference to your facsimile transmission received in the Office of Commission Appeals on May 2, 2025, regarding the above-referenced matter. The Virginia Employment Commission issued its final decision on April 1, 2025. The notice accompanying the Commission decision stated that it would become final ten (10) days after the mailing date. The Commission, therefore, relinquished jurisdiction in this case on April 11, 2025. The notice also stated that you could file a petition for judicial review in the appropriate circuit court in Virginia, not with the Virginia Employment Commission, within thirty (30) days from the date the decision was mailed. The final date to commence such action is May 1, 2025 (see Virginia Code Sections 60.2-622 and 60.2-625). I have copied the procedure for appealing this decision to circuit court on the reverse of this letter. Accordingly, the Commissior without authority to entertain any additional appeals or to reconsider its decision in the at referenced matter. Sincerely,