HA 4.05(2)(2) The following rules shall govern the issuance, suspension, or revocation of licenses to appear before the division in compensation matters under the provisions of s. 102.17 (1) (c), Stats.:

HA 4.05(2)(a)(a) Permission to appear at a single hearing may be issued by the division through any examiner upon application evidencing qualifications provided by statute and the division’s rules. Such permission may be given to appear in 3 cases before the issuing of license. When appearance has been made in 3 cases, license shall be required, which shall be issued only upon execution and filing with the division of application upon form prescribed by the division.

HA 4.05(2)(b)(b) Before license shall be issued applicant shall have appeared in representation of a party before the division on at least 3 formal hearings.

HA 4.05(2)(c)(c) The following conditions shall operate as grounds for refusal, suspension, or revocation of license:

HA 4.05(2)(c)1.1. Charging of excessive or unconscionable fees, misrepresentation of clients, dishonesty, fraud, sharp practice, neglect of duty, or other improper conduct in the representation of a party before the division, unless satisfactorily explained or excused by the division on the grounds of subsequent good conduct.

HA 4.05(2)(c)2.2. Disbarment from the practice of law, or resignation by request of properly constituted authorities, unless there has been subsequent reinstatement and continuance in good standing.

HA 4.05(2)(c)3.3. Contumacious conduct in hearing, gross discourtesy toward division representatives, or failure to conform to rulings or instructions of the division or its representatives.

HA 4.05(2)(c)4.4. Intentional or repeated failure to observe provisions of the compensation act or rules of procedure adopted by the division.

HA 4.05(2)(c)5.5. Any other gross evidence of lack of good moral character, fitness or act of fraud, or serious misconduct.

HA 4.05 HistoryHistory: CR 18-059: cr. Register July 2019 No. 763, eff. 8-1-19; (1), (2) renumbered from HA 4.05, DWD 80.20 under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., (title) amended under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 2., Stats., correction in (2) (intro.), (a), (b), (c) 1., 3., 4. made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats., and correction in (2) (intro.), (c) (intro.) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register May 2022 No. 797.

HA 4.06(1)(1) Service. Service of materials, unless otherwise directed by the division or by law, may be made by mail and proof of mailing shall be prima facie proof of service. The time within which service shall be made shall be the same as in courts of record unless otherwise specified by rule or order of the division.

HA 4.06(2)(2) Filing date. Regardless of how served, materials submitted to the division are considered filed on the date they are received by the division.

HA 4.07HA 4.07 Amendments. Amendment may be made to the application or answer by letter mailed to the division prior to the date the notice of hearing is mailed. Copies of the letter shall be sent directly to the other parties. The letter shall state reasons for the amendment.

HA 4.07 HistoryHistory: 1-2-56; am. Register, April, 1975, No. 232, eff. 5-1-75; r. and recr. Register, September, 1982, No. 321, eff. 10-1-82.; renumbered from DWD 80.08 (1) under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., correction under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats., Register May 2018 No. 749; CR 18-059: am. Register July 2019 No. 763, eff. 8-1-19.

HA 4.08(1)(1) Upon receipt of the notice of hearing, it is the responsibility of each party to contact any witnesses necessary for that party’s case and to make arrangements to have them attend the hearing.

HA 4.08(2)(2) Requests for postponements or continuances shall be considered by the division only if such requests are received within a reasonable time before the date of the hearing.

HA 4.08(3)(3) The division shall grant postponements and continuances only because of extraordinary circumstances. Neither the scheduling problems nor the convenience of the parties shall be considered extraordinary circumstances.

HA 4.08(4)(4) A postponement, continuance, or extension of time may not be granted upon the mutual agreement of the parties without the consent of the division.

HA 4.08 HistoryHistory: 1-2-56; am. Register, April, 1975, No. 232, eff. 5-1-75; r. and recr. Register, September, 1982, No. 321, eff. 10-1-82; renumbered from DWD 80.09 under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., correction in (2), (3), (4) under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats., Register May 2018 No. 749; CR 18-059: am. (2), (3), (4) Register July 2019 No. 763, eff. 8-1-19.

HA 4.09HA 4.09 Stipulations. Parties to a controversy may stipulate the facts in writing, and the division may make its order or award upon the written stipulation. Stipulations must set forth in detail the manner of computing the compensation due and must be accompanied by a report from a physician stating the extent of the disability.

HA 4.10HA 4.10 Depositions. Depositions may be taken and used in any hearing only in accordance with s. 102.17 (1) (f), Stats. These depositions shall be taken in the same manner as in courts of record. Depositions for the purpose of discovery before the hearing are specifically prohibited.

HA 4.10 HistoryHistory: 1-2-56; am. Register, April, 1975, No. 232, eff. 5-1-75; am. Register, September, 1982, No. 321, eff. 10-1-82; renumbered from DWD 80.11 under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Register May 2018 No. 749.