Ill. Admin. Code tit. 56, § 2725.235 – Consolidation Or Severance Of Proceedings | Midpage
§ 2725.235
Ill. Admin. Code tit. 56, § 2725.235
Consolidation Or Severance Of Proceedings
AUTHORITY: Implementing and authorized by Sections 701, 702, 703, 706, 1404, 1405, 1501, 1501.1, 1502, 1502.1, 1502.4, 1508, 1508.1, 1509, 1510, 1700, 1701, 2200, 2201, 2203, 2300, 2301, 2302, 2304 and 2305 of the Unemployment Insurance Act [820 ILCS 405].DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
a) The Director's Representative shall, on his own motion or the motion of a party, consolidate hearings if he finds that hearings involve a common question of law or fact, that consolidation will expedite the hearings, and that no rights of any party will be prejudiced.
b) All parties shall be given notice of the motion to consolidate and opportunity to be heard on the motion.
c) The Director's Representative shall sever cases previously consolidated if it appears that the requirements of subsection (a) are not met.