Iowa Admin. Code r. 486-4.30

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 486-4.30 - Form

(1) Except as provided herein, there are no specific requirements as to the form of any pleading. A pleading is simply required to contain a caption sufficient to identify the parties in accordance with 4.31(10A,88), which shall include the employment appeal board's docket number, if assigned, and a clear and plain statement of the relief that is sought, together with the grounds therefor.

(2) It is recommended that pleadings and other documents (other than exhibits) be typewritten, double spaced, on standard size paper (approximately 81/2 inches by 11 inches), have adequate margins and be securely fastened.

(3) Pleadings shall be signed by the person filing or by the person's representative. Such signing constitutes a representation that the signer has read the document or pleading, that to the best of the signer's knowledge, information and belief the statements made therein are true, and that it is not interposed for delay.

(4) The employment appeal board may refuse for filing any pleading or document which does not comply with the requirements of 4.30(1), 4.30(2) and 4.30(3).

(5) After an appeal or the notice of contest has been filed, additional filings or documents may be sent by facsimile transmission (fax). A document filed by fax is presumed to be an accurate reproduction of the original. If a document filed by fax is illegible, a legible copy may be substituted and the date of filing shall be the date the illegible copy was received. The date of filing by fax shall be the date the document is received by the EAB. The EAB will not provide a mailed, file-stamped copy of documents filed by fax.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 486-4.30