Date: February 4, 1998

Case No.: 96-JSA-4

In the Matter of:

VICTOR POLEWSKY,
   Complainant

   v.

VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT
AND TRAINING, ET AL.,
   Respondents

BEFORE: John M. Vittone
   Chief Administrative Law Judge

   On December 1, 1997, I affirmed the decision of the Regional Administrator and remanded the above-captioned matter to the state agency for further proceedings consistent with my decision. However, on December 17, 1997, Complainant filed a Motion to Correct Errors and to Reconsider Decision and Order Remanding Case. Complainant points out that the December 1, 1997 Decision and Order erroneously states that the initial complaint in this case was filed on April 8, 1982. In actuality, the complaint was filed on April 8, 1992. Further, Complainant contends that the Decision and Order should be reconsidered because it makes "no reference whatsoever to the petitioner's brief, his cross-appeal, nor his reasons against remand to the party' responsible for most of the improprieties." See Complainant's Motion to Correct Errors and to Reconsider Decision and Order Remanding Case (Dec. 17, 1997).

   After additional review of my Decision, it is clear that the misstated filing date of the complaint is a harmless error. The Complainant has not been prejudiced by the error, nor has the mistake affected my decision. It is a trivial error which has no substantial impact on the rights of the Complainant.

   Moreover, the Decision and Order Remanding Case is merely an affirmation of the decision of the Regional Administrator. It is not a decision based on the merits of the case. Accordingly, I find that any failure to consider Complainant's arguments or his "cross-appeal" is likewise harmless error.

   Complainant's Motion to Correct Errors and to Reconsider Decision and Order Remanding Case is thus hereby DENIED.

   SO ORDERED.

      JOHN M. VITTONE
      Chief Administrative Law Judge

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