N.Y. Labor Law 39 – Hearings and subpoenas
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§ 39. Hearings and subpoenas. The commissioner, the members of the unemployment insurance appeal board, the deputy commissioner, referees and any other officer of the department designated by the commissioner, shall have power:
Terms Used In N.Y. Labor Law 39
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
1. To issue subpoenas for and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, contracts, papers, documents and other evidence;
2. To hear testimony and take or cause to be taken depositions of witnesses residing within or without this state in the manner prescribed by law for like depositions in civil actions in the supreme court. Subpoenas and commissions to take testimony shall be issued under the seal of the department.