(1) Unless appealed following mediation per 39-71-415, MCA, ICCU decisions are binding on all parties regarding employment status issues under the jurisdiction of the department and any other agency electing to be included as a member of the ICCU. These decisions may affect a party's liability in unemployment insurance, the Uninsured Employer's Fund, wage and hour, human rights, and state income tax withholding matters.

(2) Neither the department nor any other agency electing to be included as a member of the ICCU may appeal the ICCU's employment status decision.

(3) When a party appeals the ICCU's employment status decision, the decision is not binding on any party until all appeal rights are exhausted.