What does the PERC unfair practice process entail?
After a charge is filed, it is reviewed to determine if all filing requirements were met. If they were not, the Charging Party will be given an opportunity to correct the filing. If it is not corrected within the time frame provided, the charge will be dismissed. If it is corrected, the charge will normally be assigned to a staff agent who will attempt to resolve the matter through telephone calls, written communication, and/or an in person conference. If the charge cannot be resolved, it will be referred to the Director of Unfair Practices to determine further processing options which can include deferral to arbitration, dismissing the charge, or sending it to a formal hearing. If the allegations in the charge, even if true, would not constitute an unfair practice, the Director may send a letter to the Charging Party indicating the Director’s intent to refuse to issue a Complaint and to dismiss the charge. If the Director sends such a letter, the Charging Party will have approximately
