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== A. Appeal Docket == | == A. Appeal Docket == | ||
The Commission receives and reviews the appeal letter and, unless convinced to reverse its decision by the information contained in it, will set the place and date of appeal and send the claimant and the employer an “Appeal Docket”. The docket contains all documents from the Commission’s | The Commission receives and reviews the appeal letter and, unless convinced to reverse its decision by the information contained in it, will set the place and date of appeal and send the claimant and the employer an “Appeal Docket”. The docket contains all documents from the Commission’s file regarding the claim that it considers relevant to the issue. The docket is given to the claimant, the General Division, and to the employer if the employer asks to participate. | ||
The docket should be carefully reviewed, as the appeal must meet the Commission’s argument and evidence. The docket includes the “Representations of the Commission to the General Division”, which is basically the Commission’s written argument supporting its decision. Otherwise, the Commission usually does not appear at the hearing | The docket should be carefully reviewed, as the appeal must meet the Commission’s argument and evidence. The docket includes the “Representations of the Commission to the General Division”, which is basically the Commission’s written argument supporting its decision. Otherwise, the Commission usually does not appear at the hearing. | ||
== B. Preparation for Appeal to the General Division == | == B. Preparation for Appeal to the General Division == |
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