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Appeals cont’dTHE APPEALS TRIBUNAL holds its hearings inREGIONS throughout the provINCE in theOFFICIAL language chosen by the personSUBMITTING the appeal.What is an Appeals Panel hearing?An Appeals Panel will consider your appeal at an AppealsPanel hearing. You may choose either an oral presentationor a paper review. The Appeals Panel consists of a threepersonpanel or a single-person panel.A three-person panel is made up of a chairperson andtwo panel members. The chairperson is chosen from theAppeals Tribunal’s list of individuals appointed for thatpurpose. The two remaining panel members consist of aworkers’ representative and an employers’ representative,also chosen from pre-established lists. Members of thepanel act impartially.A single-person panel is subject to the consent of allparties and consists of a chairperson acting alone.The Appeals Tribunal holds its hearings in regionsthroughout the province in the official language chosenby the person submitting the appeal. Appeals Paneldecisions are final and delivered in writing.What about new documents or reports?Ordinarily, all relevant information should be submitted tothe original decision-maker. However, if this is not possibleand it is necessary to submit documents to the AppealsTribunal, then such information must be submitted atleast three weeks before the hearing date. Any documentsnot provided three weeks before the hearing date, butpresented at the hearing, are subject to the Appeals Panel’sacceptance.Is there someone that can help me with myappeal?Employer advocates are located throughout the provinceto help you on matters pertaining to the WC Act and, inparticular, with the appeals process. They will help youprepare your appeal (See Employer Advocates section, p. 39).Employer advocate services are available to you at nocharge.Can I bring a witness to my appeal?Any party to an appeal can bring (a) witness(es) to thehearing. However, the Appeals Tribunal must be advised,in writing, of witnesses at least three weeks before thehearing date. The notice must include the name(s) ofthe witness(es) and must explain their purpose at thehearing.37