# Rules of Practice and Procedure
> **US Department of Labor** · Direct final rule. · Published 2021-01-11 · Effective 2021-02-25 · 86 FR 1795
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-28057
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Labor
- **Federal Register citation:** 86 FR 1795
- **CFR reference:** 20 CFR 802
- **Publication date:** 2021-01-11
- **Effective date:** 2021-02-25
## Abstract

The Department of Labor takes this action to require electronic filing (e-filing) and make acceptance of electronic service (e-service) automatic by attorneys and lay representatives representing parties in proceedings before the Benefits Review Board (Board), and to provide an option for self-represented parties to utilize these electronic capabilities.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/01/11/2020-28057/rules-of-practice-and-procedure)
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