Search Results for keywords:"self-represented individuals"

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  • 2020-28050 — Rules of Practice and Procedure for Administrative Hearings Before the Office of Administrative Law Judges
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 1862
    Reading Time:about 28 minutes

    The Department of Labor is proposing changes to improve the rules for administrative hearings before its Office of Administrative Law Judges. The main update is to require electronic filing and service of documents, making it easier and more efficient for lawyers and their clients. These rules also allow self-represented individuals to choose between electronic and traditional methods for filing papers. The Department has considered potential impacts and ensured that changes comply with relevant laws and regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor wants to start using computers to share important papers for certain kinds of meetings, which will make it faster and easier for people who have lawyers. People who don't have lawyers can still use paper if they want, but the plan doesn't say much about how it might be tricky for some people who don't have computers or the internet.

  • 2020-28055 — Rules of Practice and Procedure Concerning Filing and Service and Amended Rules Concerning Filing and Service
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 1772
    Reading Time:about 114 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Labor has introduced a new rule requiring most legal representatives to file documents electronically and accept electronic service in cases before the Administrative Review Board (ARB), unless given an exemption for a good reason. This rule aims to streamline procedures and reduce reliance on paper documents by establishing a new set of rules for filing and service. Self-represented individuals will, however, have the option to file either electronically or conventionally. The rule is expected to make the process more efficient and aligns with practices used in federal courts.

    Simple Explanation

    The new rule says that most lawyers need to send papers through the computer in certain worker cases, but if you’re doing it by yourself without a lawyer, you can still use paper. This helps make things faster and uses less paper, like some big courts do.