Even if you are available later, the hearing cannot be held if the other side is not present. If the appeal was filed by another party the hearing will proceed on schedule without you. If you do not attend . If you are the person who appealed and you do not participate in the hearing, the Hearing Officer may dismiss the appeal or uphold the appealed decision. If you are not the person who appealed and you choose not to attend, the hearing will proceed, and you will not have a later chance to present your case.
Most parties appear without an attorney or other representative .
The Hearing Officer will explain hearing procedures and safeguard the rights of all parties during the hearing. However, you may be represented, at your own expense, by an attorney or any other person of your choice. You must provide the Appeal Tribunal with the name and telephone number of your representative. Hearings will be postponed only for good cause. If you are a claimant or employer, your unemployment benefit or tax records are confidential and may be released only for specific purposes spelled out in AS 23.20.110.