- (a) The compensation appeals board shall schedule the appeal hearing and send notice to the parties of record containing the date, time, and location of the hearing at least 14 calendar days prior to the appeal hearing. If a party is represented by counsel, one hearing notice will be sent to the counsel of record.
- (b) If all parties agree, the 14 day notice may be waived.
- (c) The notice shall contain the section of the law by statute number and heading relating to the issues in dispute between the parties.
- (d) The notice shall contain a statement that each party has the right to have representation by an attorney at the party’s own expense.
- (e) Upon receipt of a notice of hearing, the insurance carrier or third party administrator shall immediately forward a copy of same to the employer.
- (f) Unless otherwise prohibited by this chapter or by law, upon the consent of any party, delivery may be by fax or electronic mail, in lieu of delivery by first class mail. If a notice of appearance has been filed, the representative shall be served.
- (g) A worker’s compensation appeal hearing shall be scheduled for a date no later than 6 weeks after receipt of the appeal petition.
Source. #8922-A, eff 7-1-07; ss by #14534, eff 3-12-26 (formerly Lab 205.02)