23-421. Decisions of the administrative law
judge


A. Upon the conclusion of any hearing, or prior thereto with concurrence of the
parties, the administrative law judge shall promptly and not later than thirty days after
the matter is submitted for decision decide the matter in accordance with his
determination. He may affirm, reverse or modify the disputed action and any penalty.


B. The decision shall be filed with the commission. A copy of the decision shall
be sent immediately by mail to all parties in interest.


C. The decision is final unless within fifteen days after the date on which a copy
of the decision is mailed to the parties one of the parties requests a review under
section 23-423. The request for review shall be filed within fifteen days from the date
of mailing of the decision. For the purposes of this section, filed means deposited in
the United States mail, postage prepaid or actually received at an office of the
industrial commission. The decision shall contain a statement explaining these rights
and the rights of the parties under section 23-423.