Purpose And Scope

These rules are intended to ensure the effective and expedient resolution of workers’ compensation claims within the adjudication process provided through the court of workers’ compensation claims and the attendant mediation process. These rules govern only the procedures for the assessment of civil penalties that arise from actions related to the adjudication of claims with a date of injury that is on or after July 1, 2014, in the court of workers’ compensation claims and the attendant mediation process. In addition to these penalties, the Bureau may also assess civil penalties, where appropriate, pursuant to Bureau rules.