Compliance with technical rules of evidence, including hearsay rules, is not required. Traditional rules governing trial sequence do apply, but traditional trial sequence may be altered by the hearing officer for the convenience of the parties, representatives, or witnesses, or if required by the hearing officer for any other reason, so long as there is no substantial prejudice to a party.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 § 65.45