§ 28-44-49 - Conclusiveness of decisions – Reopening for fraud or coercion. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 28-44-49

   § 28-44-49  Conclusiveness of decisions– Reopening for fraud or coercion. – (a) All final determinations and decisions shall be conclusive upon all partiesin interest including the director.

   (b) The director, appeal tribunal, or board of review shallreopen a determination or decision or revoke permission for withdrawal of anappeal if:

   (1) He or she or it finds that a worker or employer has beendefrauded or coerced in connection with the determination, decision, orwithdrawal of the appeal; and

   (2) The defrauded or coerced person informs the appropriateofficer or body of the fraud or coercion within sixty (60) days after he or shehas become aware of the fraud or within sixty (60) days after the coercion hasbeen removed.