(1) The commissioner shall promptly issue notice of the assignment of the claim to an administrative law judge, time for presentation of proof and of the time and place of a benefit review conference. The administrative law judge may confer informally with the parties for the purpose of defining and narrowing the issues, discussing settlement, and considering other relevant matters that may aid in the disposition of the case.
(2) The administrative law judge may grant continuances or grant or deny any benefits afforded under this chapter, including interlocutory relief, according to criteria established in administrative regulations promulgated by the commissioner. The administrative law judge shall render the award, order, or decision within sixty (60) days following the final hearing unless extension is mutually agreed to by all parties. The award, order, or decision, together with a statement of the findings of fact, rulings of law, and any other matters pertinent to the question at issue shall be filed with the record of proceedings, and a copy of the award, order, or decision shall immediately be sent to the parties in dispute.

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Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 342.275

  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of the Department of Workers' Claims under the direction and supervision of the secretary of the Education and Labor Cabinet. See Kentucky Statutes 342.0011
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.

Effective: July 15, 2010
History: Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 1811, effective July 15, 2010. — Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 514, sec. 18, effective July 14, 2000. — Amended 1996 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 1, sec. 13, effective December 12, 1996. — Amended
1994 Ky. Acts ch. 181, Part 3, sec. 15, effective April 4, 1994. — Amended 1987 (1st Extra. Sess.).Ky. Acts ch. 1, sec. 32, effective January 4, 1988. — Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 188, sec. 112, effective July 15, 1980. — Amended 1970 Ky. Acts ch. 16, sec. 2. — Amended 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 192, sec. 20. — Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch.
208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 4933.