100 Purpose of Appeal Tribunal 101 Independence of Appeal Tribunals 102 Attitude of the Hearing Officer 103 Principles of Appeal Hearings 104 Ethics Policy
200 From What May an Appeal Be Filed and By Whom - Parties of Interest 201 Appeals by Persons Who Are Not Parties of Interest 202 Form of Appeal 203 Timeliness of Appeal 204 Scheduling and Postponement of Hearings 205 Notice of Appeal Hearing 206 Time and Place of Hearing 207 Prehearing Review of File 208 Preparation for the Hearing 209 Consolidated Hearings 210 Multi-Claimant Hearings 211 Withdrawals - Section 212.012, TUC Act 212 Subpoenas - Section 301.071, TUC Act - Commisson Rule 18(1)(A), 40 TAC §815.18(1)(A) 213 Witness Fees - 212.003, TUC Act - Rule 18(1)(B), 40 TAC §815.18(1)(B) 214 Challenges to Interest - Commission Rule 16(2), 40 TAC §815.16(2) 215 Non-Appearances 216 Late Appearance 217 Rights to Reopen Hearings - Commission Rule 16(b)(B), 40 TAC §815.16(5)(B) 218 Prehearing Contacts with Parties 219 Telephone Hearings - Commission Rule 16(3)(C), 40 TAC §815.16(3)(C) 220 Limited Access to Appeal Tribunal Hearings
300 Opening the Hearing 301 Use of Interpreters 302 Oaths and Affirmations 303 Representation of Parties 304 Fees for Representing a Claimant 305 Placing Witness "Under the Rule" 306 Independent Investigations 307 What the Hearing Should Cover 308 The Record of Testimony 309 Order of Proof 310 Right of Confrontation and Rebuttal 311 Examing Witnesses 312 Commission Personnel as Witnesses 313 Adjournments, Continuances and Postponements 314 Concluding the Hearing 315 Supplying Parties Information from the Record 316 Telephone Hearings 317 Summary Judgement Authority in Timeliness Cases 318 Single-Issue "Good Cause" Hearings 319 Sample Questions for Certain Hearing Fact Patterns Discharge as a result of cancellation of insurance Discharge for carelessness or negligence Discharge for altercation with co-worker Discharge for violation of law Discharge for failure of drug test Discharge for inability to meet standards Discharge for falsification of record Discharge for absence without proper notice Discharge for refusal to transfer Quit due to conflict with co-workers Quit due to working conditions and health Quit due to reduction in pay Quit due to reduction in pay\proximity of incident to resignation Temporary placement agency separation Early acceptance of resignation Failure to return to work after suspension Filing of initial claim during temporary shutdown Refusal to accept or apply for suitable work Severance pay versus wages in lieu of notice Timeliness of appeal and petition to reopen Timeliness of protest Ability Alternate base period Attending school availability Child support Excessive earnings Failure to register for work Failure to participate in reemployment services Filing Claim Certifications late Fraud Incorrect last work Non-fraud overpayment Overpayment due to a monetary redetermination Reasonable assurance Reporting to the claims office Reporting-Filing-Filing triplets Requalification Rule 16 good cause to reopen Work search availability Workers' compensation Family violence separation 320 The Decision
300 Opening the Hearing 301 Use of Interpreters 302 Oaths and Affirmations 303 Representation of Parties 304 Fees for Representing a Claimant 305 Placing Witness "Under the Rule" 306 Independent Investigations 307 What the Hearing Should Cover 308 The Record of Testimony 309 Order of Proof 310 Right of Confrontation and Rebuttal 311 Examing Witnesses 312 Commission Personnel as Witnesses 313 Adjournments, Continuances and Postponements 314 Concluding the Hearing 315 Supplying Parties Information from the Record 316 Telephone Hearings 317 Summary Judgement Authority in Timeliness Cases 318 Single-Issue "Good Cause" Hearings 319 Sample Questions for Certain Hearing Fact Patterns
400 Evidence - Introduction 401 Definitions and Terms 402 Kinds of Evidence 403 Reasons for Rules of Evidence 404 Stipulations (Rule 16(3)(B)), 40 TAC §815.16(3)(B) 405 Facts and Opinions 406 Affidavits 407 Relevancy of Evidence 408 Administrative Notice 409 Presumptions 410 Hearsay Rule 411 Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule 412 Handling Documentary Evidence 413 Best Evidence and Parol Evidence Rules 414 Burden of Proof 415 Credibility of Witnesses and Weight of Evidence 416 Substantial Evidence Rule
500 Interstate Benefit Payment Plan 501 Internet and Double Bypass 502 Agent State Procedures 503 Texas As Liable State
600 Educational Institution Personnel Hearings 601 Commission Hearings 602 Remand Hearings 603 Wage Credit Hearings 604 Forfeitures - Section 214.003 Hearings 605 Labor Dispute Hearings 606 Vacation Pay Hearings 607 Wages in Lieu of Notice 608 Retirement Pay Hearings 609 Principles Underlying the Prevailing Conditions of Work Standard 610 Aliens 611 Chargeback Hearings 612 Drug Testing Cases 613 Temporary and Staff Leasing Cases
700 Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees - (UCFE) 701 Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicemen - (UCX) 702 Combined Wage Claims (CWC) 703 Special Federal Programs (EUC, DUA, TRA)
800 Appeals Performance Criteria - Hearing 801 Appeals Performance Criteria - Decision 802 Guidelines for Efficient Work Flow
900 Office Hours and Overtime 901 Leave 902 Various Policies and Procedures 903 Agency Policies/Administrative Leave 904 Performance Appraisal Standards 905 Equipment/Supplies 906 Forms
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