PDFWAC 391-55-235
Interest arbitration—Arbitration in the absence of a party.
The neutral chairperson may proceed in the absence of any party who, after due notice, fails to be present or fails to obtain an adjournment. Findings of fact and the determination of the issues in dispute may not be made solely on the default of a party, and the neutral chairperson may require the participating party to submit evidence as may be required for making of the findings of fact and determining the issues.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.52.080, 41.56.090, 41.58.050, 41.59.110, 41.76.060, 41.80.080, 47.64.135, and 49.39.060. WSR 22-23-101, § 391-55-235, filed 11/16/22, effective 1/1/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.52.080, 41.56.090, 41.59.110, 41.58.050 and 41.56.450. WSR 99-14-060, § 391-55-235, filed 7/1/99, effective 8/1/99; WSR 96-07-105, § 391-55-235, filed 3/20/96, effective 4/20/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.52.080, 41.56.040, 41.58.050, 41.59.110 and 47.64.040. WSR 80-14-049 (Order 80-8), § 391-55-235, filed 9/30/80, effective 11/1/80.]