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.]