Or. Admin. Code § 471-070-8030 - Appeals: Notice of Hearing

(1) To afford all parties a reasonable opportunity for a fair hearing, a notice of hearing that includes the time, date, and place of the hearing, a statement of the authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is held, a statement generally identifying the issue(s) to be considered, and all other information required under ORS 183.413(2), shall be mailed at least 14 calendar days in advance of the hearing to the parties or their authorized representatives at their last known address, as shown in the department's records, or shall be sent electronically to the parties, at the location or address shown in the department's records, when permitted and where the party has opted for electronic notification. The parties entitled to notice may waive the requirement for at least 14 calendar days' notice to expedite the process.

(2) The following parties shall be notified of a hearing when a request for a hearing related to benefits under the state plan established under ORS 657B.340 has been filed:

(a) The Director; and

(b) The claimant.

(3) In all other cases for which ORS chapter 657B provides for hearing, parties who shall be notified of a hearing are:

(a) The Director; and

(b) The employer or employee that has filed a request or application for hearing.

(4) To best serve the parties involved, an administrative law judge shall set the date, time, and location of the hearing.

(5) An administrative law judge may consolidate two or more hearings whenever it appears to the administrative law judge that such procedure will not unduly complicate the issues or jeopardize the rights of any of the parties.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 471-070-8030

ED 15-2022, adopt filed 11/23/2022, effective 11/23/2022

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 657B.340

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 657B.410