24 NCAC 03 .0201. PARTY STATUS

Affected employees or their authorized employee representative may elect to participate as parties in an action concerning their employer. Such election must ordinarily be made within 30 days prior to the time the case is set for initial hearing on the merits.  However, in cases where settlement is proposed or modification of abatement is proposed, such employees or their authorized employee representative shall have 15 days after notice, as required by these Rules, of the proposed settlement or proposed modification of abatement in which to seek or participate as parties in the case and to be heard on any questions, including the proposed settlement or modification of abatement.

 

History Note:        Filed as a Temporary Rule Eff. October 2, 1991 For a Period of 180 Days to Expire on March 30, 1992;

Authority G.S. 95‑135;

Eff. February 3, 1992.