Rhode Island § 28-44-44 - Employment Security — Benefits
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§ 28-44-44. Employment Security — Benefits
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-44
§ 28-44-44. Procedure before appeal tribunal — Record.
A reasonable opportunity for a fair hearing shall be promptly afforded all interested parties. An appeal tribunal shall inquire into and develop all facts bearing on the issues and shall receive and consider evidence without regard to statutory and common law rules. The board of review shall adopt regulations governing the manner of filing appeals and the conduct of hearings and appeals, consistent with the provisions of chapters 42 — 44 of this title. A record shall be kept of all testimony and proceedings in an appeal, but testimony need not be transcribed unless further review is initiated.
History of Section.
P.L. 1936, ch. 2333, § 8; P.L. 1937, ch. 2556, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 284, § 8; P.L.
1949, ch. 2175, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-44-44.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 28-44-44
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 28-44-44 cover?
Section 28-44-44 ("Employment Security — Benefits") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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