# 29 C.F.R. § 18.20 (2026): Parties to a proceeding

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P18_S18_20

## Section

- **Citation:** 29 C.F.R. § 18.20 (2026)
- **Heading:** Parties to a proceeding
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 29 CFR: Labor / Part 18: RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS BEFORE THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES / Subpart A: General / § 18.20: § 18.20   Parties to a proceeding.

## Text

A party seeking original relief or action is designated a complainant, claimant or plaintiff, as appropriate. A party against whom relief or other action is sought is designated a respondent or defendant, as appropriate. When participating in a proceeding, the applicable Department of Labor's agency is a party or party-in-interest.

## Nearby sections

- [29 C.F.R. § 18.10 (2026) § 18.10   Scope and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P18_S18_10.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 18.11 (2026) § 18.11   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P18_S18_11.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 18.12 (2026) § 18.12   Proceedings before administrative law judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P18_S18_12.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 18.13 (2026) § 18.13   Settlement judge procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P18_S18_13.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 18.14 (2026) § 18.14   Ex parte communication.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P18_S18_14.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 18.15 (2026) § 18.15   Substitution of administrative law judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P18_S18_15.md)
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- [29 C.F.R. § 18.17 (2026) § 18.17   Legal assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P18_S18_17.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 18.20 (2026) § 18.20   Parties to a proceeding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P18_S18_20.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 18.21 (2026) § 18.21   Party appearance and participation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P18_S18_21.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 18.22 (2026) § 18.22   Representatives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P18_S18_22.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 18.23 (2026) § 18.23   Disqualification of representatives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P18_S18_23.md)
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