R20-5-216. Presence of Claimant at Hearing; Notice of a Parties’ Non-Appearance at Hearing; Assessment of Hearing Costs for Non-Appearance

A. A claimant, whether or not represented by an attorney, shall appear personally at any hearing without the necessity of subpoena unless excused by the presiding administrative law judge. Appearance by video at a remote hearing satisfies the requirement of personal appearance. B. Subject to subsection (A), at least three days before a scheduled hearing a party shall notify the presiding administrative law judge of any non-appearance by a party or party’s authorized representative that requires the judge to cancel or reschedule the hearing. C. If a party fails to notify the presiding administrative law judge as required under subsection (B), the presiding administrative law judge may order the party to reimburse the Commission for hearing expenses and costs incurred by the Commission including fees of expert medical witnesses and other witness fees.