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Guide to E-Z Trial Procedures
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
September 1997
Table of Contents
Section 1 -- Introduction
The Review Commission
What is an E-Z Trial?
Purpose of this Guide
Rules of Procedure
Time is of the Essence
Using this Guide
Employer's Notice of Contest
Notice of Docketing
Questions About this Guide
Section 2 -- E-Z Trial--An Overview for Employers and Employees
What is an E-Z Trial?
Major Features of E-Z Trial
Cases Eligible for E-Z Trial
Employee or Union Participation
Should You Ask for E-Z Trial?
Complaint and Answer
Beginning E-Z Trial
Notifying Other Parties
Objections to E-Z Trial
Discontinuing E-Z Trial
Restrictions on Obtaining Information and Flexibility Regarding Evidence
Required Information Disclosures
Pre-hearing Conference
Motions
Hearings
Review of the Judge's Decision
Descriptive Table on Commission Process
Section 3 -- Other Important Things to Know
Appearances in Commission Procedures
Penalties
Private (Ex Parte) Discussions
Petition for Modification of Abatement
Expedited Proceedings
Maintaining Copies of Papers Filed with the Judge
Seeking Review of the Judge's Decision
Glossary
Appendixes/Sample Legal Documents
Notices of Contest
Notice of Decision
Petition for Discretionary Review
Direction for Review
Notice of Withdrawal
Last
Updated:
March 27, 2003
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