Mich. Admin. Code R. 421.1312

Current through Vol. 24-22, December 15, 2024
Section R. 421.1312 - Board; composition; communications; full review

Rule 312.

(1) The board of review shall be composed of representatives from 3 different representational sectors. One member shall be a representative of the general public and shall serve as chairperson. The remaining membership of the board shall be equally divided between members who are representative of employee interests in the state and employer interests in the state.
(2) The members of the board may communicate with employers, employees, and their agents and with representatives of the public interest about issues of unemployment insurance and matters affecting the administration of the act. However, board of review members shall not discuss the merits of a case pending before them with a party to the case or the party's duly authorized attorney or agent.
(3) The entire board of review shall conduct a full review of any appeal not yet decided and mailed if full board review is requested by 2 board members from different representational sectors or of any panel decision if full board review is requested by 2 board members from different representational sectors within 5 working days after its mailing date, with notice to the parties.
(4) A person may request a board of review member to request a full review.
(5) A decision of the full board of review which is equally divided shall constitute an affirmance of the decision initially appealed to the board of review.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 421.1312

1979 AC; 1988 AACS