Industrial Commission Extends COVID Procedures Through June

The Idaho Industrial Commission adopted an order extending through June 30 emergency rules it put in place in March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The amended order adopted Monday postpones all in-person hearings “unless the assigned hearing officer finds the proceedings, as currently scheduled, can be conducted and adequately recorded through telephonic or video means.” The order gives hearing officers discretion to complete or continue hearings that are already in process. Any hearing not currently scheduled must be conducted by telephone or video until further notice, t...