Section 260-RICR-50-05-13.6 - AppealsA. Any party disputing an initial denial by the claims unit may file an objection within thirty (30) days of the mailing date with the Director of the Department of Labor & Training for a determination of the claim for reimbursement. Upon receipt of a written objection, proper hearing notice shall be sent to all parties. Failure to file an objection within thirty (30) days will constitute a waiver of said party's right to object, and the Director/designee will proceed with the final decision.B. The Director/designee on its own motion may schedule a pre-hearing conference in order to reduce the issues in dispute and to arrange a hearing schedule. The pre- hearing conference will be scheduled within thirty (30) days of the request and proper notice will be sent.C. Continuances shall be addressed to the sound discretion of the Director/designee assigned to the hearing. The Director/designee shall give due regard to provide prompt hearings. No continuances will be granted without good cause.D. If any party, or an officer or agent of a party, without good cause fails to appear for hearing after being served with proper notice, the Director/designee may make such orders in regard to the failure, including, but not limited to (1) entering orders adverse to that party and (2) requiring that party to pay the reasonable costs associated with the hearing.E. The Department will arrange for a stenographer to be present at all Administrative Account hearings.F. If any party disagrees with the final decision of the Director/designee, the party may file a petition to review at the Workers' Compensation Court together with a copy of the decision and order to be reviewed. Appeal of the final agency decision shall be made pursuant to §2.32 of the Workers' Compensation Rules of Practice, Insurance Coverage Disputes.260 R.I. Code R. 260-RICR-50-05-13.6