Rule 382. A hearing shall not be adjourned or continued except upon order of the commission, or its duly authorized hearings representative. A request for adjournment or continuance shall be in writing, stating concisely the reasons why it is required, and be filed at least 10 days prior to the date set for hearing, or sufficient showing made that reasons beyond the control of the party making such request prevented such filing.
Mich. Admin. Code R. 259.382