Section 1.210  Extensions of Time - Continuances of Hearing - Waivers of Compensation for Continuances

a)         The Commission, or an Administrative Law Judge appointed by it to conduct a hearing may, for good cause shown on timely motion after notice to the opposite party, extend the time for filing any pleading or paper or may continue the date of a scheduled hearing for a limited period.

b)         Granting or denying a continuance of a scheduled hearing is within the discretion of the Commission or the Administrative Law Judge.

c)         Motions for extensions or continuances are not timely unless asserted at least 48 hours prior to the time scheduled for filing or hearing except for emergencies, including but not limited to serious illness, family death or emergency, or act of God relating to the party or the attorney for the party.

d)         The granting of a request for continuance by the employee in a discharge appeal will constitute a voluntary waiver by him of any claim to compensation for the period of such continuance if he is ordered retained in his position.

e)         Requests for continuances must be preceded by contacting the opposing party and asking for agreement to the continuance.

f)          An employee's request for the first continuance in the case of a disciplinary appeal must be made in writing.

(Source:  Amended at 19 Ill. Reg. 12451, effective August 21, 1995)