Rhode Island General Laws 28-41-22. Appeal to and review by board
Any party in interest, including the director, shall be allowed an appeal to the board of review from the decision of an appeal tribunal. The board on its own motion may initiate a review of a decision or determination of an appeal tribunal within fifteen (15) days after the date of decision. The board may affirm, modify, or reverse the findings or conclusions of the appeal tribunal solely on the basis of previously submitted evidence or upon the basis of such additional evidence as it may direct to be taken.
History of Section.
P.L. 1942, ch. 1200, § 7; P.L. 1946, ch. 1744, § 7; P.L. 1949, ch. 2176, § 1; impl. am. P.L. 1953, ch. 3206, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-41-22; P.L. 1970, ch. 22, § 2; P.L. 1998, ch. 311, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 28-41-22
- 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.
- Director: means the director of labor and training or his or her designee unless specifically stated otherwise. See Rhode Island General Laws 28-29-2
- 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.