Indiana Code Title 22. Labor and Safety § 22-4-17-8.5

Sec. 8.5. (a) As used in this section, “interested party” has the meaning set forth in 646 IAC 5-10-2.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, all hearings scheduled before an administrative law judge or the review board shall be set as telephone hearings, in which all parties to the appeal shall participate by telephone or other means of electronic communication.

(c) A party to a hearing scheduled by telephone has a right to object to telephone or electronic participation and be allowed to participate in the hearing in person.  An objection shall be filed in accordance with the procedures set out in 646 IAC 5-10-24.

(d) An administrative law judge or the review board may, at their discretion, schedule and conduct an in-person hearing.