Sec. 8.5. (a) As used in this section, "interested party" has the meaning set forth in 646 IAC 3-12-1.
(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) The claimant or the employer is not located in Indiana.
(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) An interested party cannot appear in person because of an illness or injury to the party.
(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) In the case of a hearing before the review board, the issue to be adjudicated does not require both parties to be present.
(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.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 4. Unemployment Compensation System
Chapter 17. Claims for Benefits
22-4-17-1. Rules; Mass Layoffs; Extended Benefits; Posting
22-4-17-2. Filing; Determination of Status; Disputed Claims; Hearings
22-4-17-2.5. Filing; Income Taxes
22-4-17-3. Administrative Appeal; Disputed Claims
22-4-17-3.2. Representation Before Administrative Law Judge, Review Board, or Other Adjudicator
22-4-17-4. Administrative Law Judges; Training; Discipline; Disputed Claims; Hearings
22-4-17-5. Review Board; Appointments; Hearings
22-4-17-6. Disputed Claims; Conduct of Hearings and Appeals
22-4-17-7. Disputed Claims; Hearings; Subpoenas; Production of Books and Papers
22-4-17-8. Disputed Claims; Subpoenas; Contempt
22-4-17-8.5. Disputed Claims; Hearing by Telephone
22-4-17-9. Disputed Claims; Self-Incrimination; Privileges and Immunities
22-4-17-11. Disputed Claims; Appeal; Notice; Stay of Proceedings
22-4-17-13. Disputed Claims; Certifying Questions of Law; Priorities