Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 50, December 14, 2024
Section 101.21 - Conduct of hearings(a) In a hearing the tribunal may examine the parties and their witnesses. Where a party is not represented by counsel the tribunal before whom the hearing is being held should advise him as to his rights, aid him in examining and cross-examining witnesses, and give him every assistance compatible with the impartial discharge of its official duties.(b) The tribunal shall determine the order in which the evidence shall be presented in hearings. Within the discretion of the tribunal, the parties shall be permitted to present evidence and testimony which they believe is necessary to establish their rights.(c) Hearings under this part shall be open to the public, subject to the availability of suitable and reasonable facilities. However, the tribunal conducting a hearing may close the hearing as to other than interested parties to the extent necessary to protect the interests and rights of the claimant or employer to a fair hearing.The provisions of this § 101.21 adopted August 26, 1970, effective 8/27/1970, 1 Pa.B. 435. This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 101.86 (relating to appeal hearings).