In-Person/Remote Proceedings: Status Update
Updated: February 2023
INVESTIGATIONS
Investigations will continue to be conducted remotely via WebEx.
To view the DLR’s Investigation Procedures please click here.
PRE-HEARING CONFERENCES
Pre-hearing conferences will continue to be conducted remotely via WebEx.
HEARINGS AND ARBITRATIONS
Hearings will be held in person. The DLR will consider requests to allow witnesses to appear virtually. All such requests must be filed in writing with the hearing officer 14 days in advance of the hearing and must be supported by good cause.
Arbitrations may be held in person in the Boston office upon request of the parties. Everyone who is participating in the hearing must be physically present at the Boston office, and no one will be permitted to appear or observe the hearing remotely.
To view the DLR’s Hearing Procedures please click here.
MEDIATIONS
Mediations may be held in person upon request of the parties. Absent agreement of the parties, mediations will take place by telephone or videoconference.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
For answers to frequently asked questions regarding the DLR’s procedures during COVID, please click here.