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Agencies | Governor Search Virginia.GovVirginia Workers’ Compensation Commission News and Notices 02/10/2020 - Robert A. Rapaport Reappointed as Commissioner of the VWC 02/03/2020 - Customer Contact Center wait times 01/24/2020 - WebFile – Update on form submission issues 11/15/2019 - Evelyn McGill Named President of the IAIABC 10/23/2019 - 2020 Medical Fee Schedule Update About the Commission Welcome to the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission’s (VWC) website. The Commission is headed by three Commissioners and an Executive Director. The Commissioners are chosen by the General Assembly and serve six-year terms. R. Ferrell Newman, Wesley G. Marshall, and Robert A. Rapaport currently serve as Commissioners. The Commissioners elect a Chairman for a term of three years. Mr. Newman is currently the Chairman and Evelyn McGill is the Executive Director. Executive Director’s Message : The Commonwealth of Virginia is a wonderful place to live and a great place to work and raise a family. Owning a business in our state also offers various opportunities to develop, grow and prosper as an entrepreneur or business. Whether you are an employee of a business or an owner of a company, VWC is responsible for carrying out the requirements of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act , while administering Virginia’s workers’ compensation program, meeting legal requirements and providing various protections. Most employers doing business in Virginia and most employees working in Virginia are covered under the requirements of the Act. VWC ensures compliance with the Act and all workers’ compensation requirements through its mission and agency operations. VWC’s Mission To serve injured workers, victims of crimes, employers, and related industries by providing exceptional services, resolving disputes, and faithfully executing the duties entrusted to us by the Commonwealth of Virginia. VWC’s Vision Lead the nation as the most effective and innovative state agency. VWC’s Core Values Innovative - Introducing or using new ideas or methods, in order to better serve our customers Respectful - Marked by or showing respect or reverence at all times Accountable - Required to explain actions or decisions Reliable - Consistently able to be trusted to do or provide what is needed Impartial - Treating all people and groups equally Integrity - The quality of being honest and objective; conduct that is of the highest moral character Effective - Successful in producing a desired or intended result VWC’s Code of Ethics VWC’s Code of Ethics is a foundation for accomplishing the VWC’s Mission. It is the purpose of this policy to demonstrate a commitment to maintaining an environment of uncompromising integrity and ethical conduct in upholding the VWC’s Core Values. VWC Policy 1.40 - Code of Ethics Site Location VWC Home VWC Resources Contact VWC News and Press VWC Forms VWC Documents Office Locations Hearing Locations Mediation Locations Judicial Opinion Search Insurance Coverage Search Online Tools and Calculators VWC Email Subscriptions VWC Glossary of Terms Employment Opportunities VWC Departments Administration Alternative Dispute Resolution Claims Services Correspondence Management Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund Electronic Data Interchange - Quality Assurance Financial Services Human Resources Information Systems Insurance Judicial Medical Fee Services Outreach Services Project Management Helpful Links Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC) Southern Association of Workers’ Compensation Administrators (SAWCA) National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) The Saslaw Report – Dec. 2010 Search Site Search WebFile WebFile Home Log into WebFile WebFile Support VWC Spotlight 2018 Conference HighlightsRegister Online2016 Annual ReportRecent Updates Employer FAQs dbennett Referral for Lack of Coverage dbennett Rejection of Coverage (Form 16A) dbennett Notice Terminating Prior Rejection of Coverage (Form 17A) dbennett Self-Insureds dbennettContact VWC | Web Policy | WAI Level A Compliant | VWC Employee Login © Copyright 2020 - Virginia Workers’ Compensation...