RELATING TO TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE.

Allows appeals to be filed at the various offices of the department throughout the State. Allows a Temporary Disability Insurance appeal to be heard in a county chosen by the department, or the county in which the claimant resides, or in which the claimant was employed prior to the claimant's disability. Allows the department to send notices of hearing electronically or by first class mail. Clarifies that when the notice of hearing cannot be delivered to a party in the appeal, the notice may be given by online posting on the department's webpage. Allows the parties to a hearing to appear in person, via telephone, or by other communication devices.