§20.6 Unfair Labor Practice Procedures

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§20.6 UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE PROCEDURES

A party alleging that an employer or a union has committed an unfair labor practice (ULP) may file a charge with the Employment Relations Board (ERB), which will investigate the allegations. If it appears to the ERB that an issue of fact or law exists, the ERB prepares and issues a complaint and sets the matter for hearing. ORS 663.180(1)-(2). See Appendix 20A.

NOTE: A ULP charge must be filed in triplicate on forms provided by the ERB and must be accompanied by the payment of a filing fee and certificate of service to the party charged with committing the ULP. OAR 115-070-0000(1), (4)-(5).

§20.6-1 Time Limitations on Filing

The statute of limitations for filing unfair labor practice (ULP) charges is six months. The ERB will not issue a complaint if the acts alleged occurred more than six months before the charge is filed. ORS 663.180(3). An exception is recognized if...