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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to review a $2,500 sanction imposed by a WCJ on Ms. Tapia, a non-certified interpreter. Ms. Tapia contended the sanction was improperly issued without due process and that the WCJ erred in factual findings. The Appeals Board found the record inadequate and the WCJ's assertion that no order was issued contradicted the Minutes of Hearing. Therefore, the disposition order imposing sanctions was rescinded, and the matter was returned for further proceedings to develop a complete record and determine sanction appropriateness.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to review a $2,500 sanction imposed by a WCJ on Ms. Tapia, a non-certified interpreter. Ms. Tapia contended the sanction was improperly issued without due process and that the WCJ erred in factual findings. The Appeals Board found the record inadequate and the WCJ's assertion that no order was issued contradicted the Minutes of Hearing. Therefore, the disposition order imposing sanctions was rescinded, and the matter was returned for further proceedings to develop a complete record and determine sanction appropriateness.
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