(a) For the purpose of protecting the public, the Chief Disciplinary Counsel shall have the authority to investigate the unauthorized practice of law and to institute and prosecute appropriate suits, actions, or proceedings against any parties in any forums.

(b) In any employment security proceeding before the state division of employment security, an individual party may represent himself or herself or be represented by a duly authorized agent and shall be afforded the opportunity to participate in the proceeding. Except for services provided by licensed lawyers, an individual shall not be charged fees of any kind for representation in an employment security hearing.

(c) In any employment security proceeding before the state division of employment security, a corporation, partnership, or other business entity authorized by law may be represented by an officer of the entity or a person in the full-time employment of the entity in a managerial capacity who shall be afforded the opportunity to participate in the proceeding.

(d) In any employment security proceeding before the state division of employment security, any governmental entity, including Indian tribes, may be represented by an officer of the entity or a person in the full-time employment of the entity in a managerial capacity, who shall be afforded the opportunity to participate in the proceeding.