1. (a) As used in this section, "interested party" has the meaning set forth in 646 IAC 3-12-1.

2. (b) An administrative law judge or the review board may hold a hearing under this chapter by telephone if any of the following conditions exist:

   1. (1) The claimant or the employer is not located in Indiana.
   2. (2) An interested party requests without an objection being filed as provided in 646 IAC 3-12-21 that the hearing be held by telephone.
   3. (3) An interested party cannot appear in person because of an illness or injury to the party.
   4. (4) In the case of a hearing before an administrative law judge, the administrative law judge determines without any interested party filing an objection as provided in 646 IAC 3-12-21 that a hearing by telephone is proper and just.
   5. (5) In the case of a hearing before the review board, the issue to be adjudicated does not require both parties to be present.
   6. (6) In the case of a hearing before the review board, the review board has determined that a hearing by telephone is proper and just.

As added by P.L.173-1991, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.108-2006, SEC.34.