(1) After the hearing, the appeals referee issues findings of fact, conclusions of law, and decision, affirming, modifying, of reversing the department's determination or redetermination.

(2) The appeals referee's decision also contains a notice of the appeal rights of an interested party, stating the time, place, and manner in which an appeal may be made.

(3) The appeals referee's decision is final unless further review is begun under 39-51-2403 and 39-51-2404 , MCA, within ten days after the appeals referee's decision was mailed to the interested party's last known address.