Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 84-1-2 - Basic Provisions2.1. Delegation of Authority. -- The Board of Review may delegate authority necessary for the fair and efficient administration of the office to the Chief Administrative Law Judge or to such other person as the Board deems fit. These powers shall include, but are not limited to, ruling on motions, continuance requests and fee petitions.2.2. Purpose. -- The purpose of the hearing process shall be to receive and consider, as expeditiously and as fairly as possible, evidence and information relevant to the determination of the rights of the parties and to provide a review of the Deputy's decisions and determinations with regard to the granting or denial of any award, or the entry of any Order, or the granting or denial of any modification or change with respect to former findings. Orders or awards are made pursuant to the West Virginia Unemployment Compensation Law, W. Va. Code, § 21A-1-1 et seq., as amended.2.3. Appeal Tribunal.-- An Administrative Law Judge or a panel of Administrative Law Judges or the Board of Review in unemployment compensation claims or labor dispute cases.2.4. Special Provisions.-- The Board and its subordinate tribunals shall take reasonable measures to accommodate persons appearing before them with impairments or language barriers.2.5. The Unemployment Compensation Division of Workforce West Virginia is referred to as the Unemployment Compensation Claims Office.