D.C. Off. Admin. R. Prac. & P. 2981

As amended through October 11, 2024

Rule 2981 - UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CASES - BEGINNING A CASE

2981.1 A party requesting a hearing to appeal a DOES Claims Examiner's Determination in an unemployment compensation case shall file a copy of the determination that the party is appealing with the hearing request. If the party does not file a copy of the determination, OAH will issue an order directing the party to file a copy of the determination in order to establish OAH's jurisdiction. If the copy is not provided, OAH may dismiss the case.

2981.2 In unemployment compensation cases, OAH may extend the deadline for filing a hearing request upon a showing of excusable neglect or good cause.

2981.3 All other procedures for requesting a hearing are governed by Section 2808.

D.C. Off. Admin. R. Prac. & P. 2981

Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 12541, 12584 (December 31, 2010); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 6556 (April 29, 2016).