§8–5A–09.

    (a)    The Secretary shall refer a claim for benefits to the Board of Appeals if the determination of the claim involves:

        (1)    a disqualification that is based on a stoppage of work because of a labor dispute;

        (2)    multiple claims; or

        (3)    a difficult issue of fact or law.

    (b)    The Board of Appeals:

        (1)    promptly shall hear and decide a claim that the Secretary refers under this section; and

        (2)    may designate a special examiner to hear and decide the claim.