Section Lab 204.03 - Notice of Hearing(a) The commissioner or the commissioner's authorized representative shall schedule a hearing in Concord.(b) Notice of the date, time and location of the hearing shall be provided at least 14 calendar days prior to the hearing and shall be sent to the employee and the employer or the employer's insurance carrier or self-insurer.(c) A hearing shall be scheduled at some other location in the state if the commissioner or commissioner's authorized representative determines: (1) The hearing relocation is necessary because the claimant or a key witness is so ill, injured or impaired as to make it medically imprudent to require that person to travel to Concord; or(2) The hearing relocation is necessary because the claimant is confined to an institution and cannot be released to attend a hearing in Concord.(d) The notice shall contain the section of the law by statute number and heading relating to the issues in dispute between the parties.(e)The notice shall contain a statement that each party has the right to have representation by an attorney at the party's own expense.(f) Upon receipt of a notice of hearing, the insurance carrier or third party administrator shall immediately forward a copy of same to the employer.(g) In lieu of mail, notice may be given in hand or by facsimile transmission. If a letter of appearance has been filed, the representative shall be served.(h) A workers' compensation hearing shall be scheduled for a date no later than 6 weeks after receipt of the petition under Lab 204.01.N.H. Admin. Code § Lab 204.03
#5041, eff 1-9-91; ss by #5235, eff 9-27-91, EXPIRED: 9-27-97
New. #6631, INTERIM, eff 11-16-97, EXPIRED: 3-16-98
New. #6806, eff 7-18-98; ss by #8682, INTERIM, eff 7-15-06, EXPIRED: 1-11-07
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