Section 2725.275  Objections To Recommended Decision

a)         Any party shall have the right to file objections to a recommended decision within 20 days after the service of such recommended decision. Such objections shall also be served upon the other parties, if any.

b)         Objections to a recommended decision shall be sufficient only if they are set forth specifically and in detail a basis for relief.  Failure to file or set forth an objection in accordance with these rules shall be deemed a waiver of such objection.

c)         If the employer failed to appear at the hearing before the Director's Representative or failed to provide any necessary telephone numbers at the time of such scheduled hearing as provided in Section 2725.220 and such employer wants a hearing, he must file his objections and the facts which show that his failure to appear, provide the telephone number or answer the telephone was caused by reasons outside of his control, or by circumstances that could not be reasonably foreseen and avoided and that there is a likelihood that a hearing on the merits would result in the relief sought.

d)         If an employer receives a recommended decision pursuant to Section 2725.270(a), such employer may also demand a hearing before the Director's Representative to orally present such objections.  A hearing will be scheduled and shall be limited to the issues set forth in the recommended decision and the objections filed.

e)         Upon written request or oral request on the record, within 10 days after service of such recommended decision, the employer shall be granted one 10 day extension of the time for filing objections.  Notice of such request must be served upon the other parties, if any.