So, tonight at almost 5:00 PM I get a notice via email of a hearing at 9:00 AM.
Unless there is a published procedure that you check Email on a particular schedule, you should be able to skip it without penalty.
I used to have have a stated work-place policy: I have Email - it is not EPhone! I usually check Email twice daily at 9 AM and 3PM, plan accordingly!
der Brucer
And the sign in my office said:"Piss-Poor Planning on your part does not justify an emergency on my part!