Utah Admin. Code 610-3-9

Current through Bulletin 2024-23, December 1, 2024
Section R610-3-9 - Hearings
A. Pursuant to Section 63G-4-202(1), the Division may resolve the claim for wages filed pursuant to R610-3-4 by holding an informal hearing subject to the provisions of Section 63-46b-5. This hearing may be converted to a formal hearing pursuant to Section 63G-4-202(3).
B. Where the Division deems appropriate or upon a timely request of either party, an informal hearing may be scheduled.
C. Notice of hearing shall be mailed to the parties involved in the wage claim advising them of the time, date, and place of the hearing and shall specify if the hearing is an informal or a formal proceeding. Notice of hearing shall be mailed and shall constitute proper notice.
D. A continuance shall only be granted for good cause at the option of the hearing officer.
E. The hearing officer may at his or her option record a hearing or accept testimony under oath.
F. The parties shall submit all relevant evidence, not previously submitted to the Division, at the hearing.
G. The hearing officer may request additional evidence of either party and set time limits for its submission, prior to the close of the hearing.
H. A signed Order issued by the hearing officer shall be pursuant to Section 63G-4-203, and shall be promptly mailed to each of the parties. The Order issued may be:
1. An Order awarding payment to the Claimant and may include a penalty pursuant to Section 34-28- 9(2), in addition to the wages determined due.
2. An Order For Dismissal terminating proceedings on the wage claim by the Division.
I. After issuance of the hearing officer's Order, the only agency review available is that specified in R610-3-11.

Utah Admin. Code R610-3-9