(a) A request by a party for a continuance of the arbitration to another date must be directed to the director. The director may grant a continuance only if the director determines, giving due regard to the availability of the arbitrator, that good cause for the continuance exists.
(b) If the director grants a continuance under this section, the rescheduled date may not be later than the 30th day after the original date of the arbitration.

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Terms Used In Texas Labor Code 410.110

  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.

(c) Without regard to whether good cause exists, the director may not grant more than one continuance to each party.