(1) Dismissal or default. The commission may dismiss a party or find a party in default for failure to appear at the time and place set for hearing. The commission will implement any dismissal or default by a written order. When a party is found in default, the commission's order stating that finding also may dispose of the issues in the proceeding, as provided by RCW 34.05.440.

(2) Review of order of dismissal or default. A party that a presiding officer dismisses from a proceeding or finds in default may contest the order of dismissal or default by written motion filed within ten days after service of the order. A dismissed party or party found in default may request that the order be vacated and, if the order is dispositive of the proceeding, that the proceeding be reopened for further process.