WAC 16-301-175   Arbitration in the absence of a party.  The arbitration may proceed in the absence of any party who, after due notice, fails to be present or fails to request an adjournment or postponement. An award may not be made solely on the failure to appear. The arbitration committee, in these cases, shall require the party who is present to present such evidence or information as the committee deems necessary to determine an award.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 00-24-077, § 16-301-175, filed 12/4/00, effective 1/4/01.]