Section 5053 - Joinder and Consolidation(a) Whenever it appears that other parties should be joined in order to dispose of all issues, an administrative law judge shall do so and shall grant such continuance and hold such additional hearing as may be necessary.(b) Any number of proceedings may be consolidated for hearing or decision when the facts and circumstances are similar and no substantial right of any party will be prejudiced.(c) Proceedings with respect to which the alleged facts and the points of law are the same shall be consolidated for hearing.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 5053
1. Renumbering of former section 5032 to new section 5053, including amendment of section heading and section and new NOTE, filed 2-4-99; operative 3-6-99 (Register 99, No. 6). Note: Authority cited: Section 11400.20, Government Code; and Section 411, Unemployment Insurance Code. Reference: Sections 1951, 2712 and 3262, Unemployment Insurance Code.
1. Renumbering of former section 5032 to new section 5053, including amendment of section heading and section and new Note, filed 2-4-99; operative 3-6-99 (Register 99, No. 6).