Who attends an oral hearing?
A worker or the dependant of a deceased worker and the worker's employer may attend. Their representative and other people assisting a party may attend. Observers may attend with the permission of all parties. An independent lawyer may attend hearings to help all parties and act as a facilitator. The media may not attend.
Note: If you need a language interpreter at an oral hearing, inform the board at least 30 days before the hearing.