California Code of Regulations
Title 8 - Industrial Relations
Division 2 - Agricultural Labor Relations Board
Chapter 2 - Unfair Labor Practice Regulations
Section 20220 - Complaint

Universal Citation: 8 CA Code of Regs 20220

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) If, after investigation, the general counsel has reason to believe that an unfair labor practice has been committed, the general counsel shall issue a formal complaint in the name of the Board. The complaint shall contain a statement of the specific facts upon which jurisdiction of the Board is based, including the identity of the respondent, and shall state with particularity the conduct which is alleged to constitute an unfair labor practice. The statement must include, where known, the dates and places of the conduct and the names of the persons who allegedly committed the acts being charged. The Board may disregard any error or defect in the complaint which does not substantially affect the rights of the parties.

(b) The complaint shall be accompanied by a statement explaining:

(1) the requirements for an answer,

(2) the right of respondent to a hearing, and

(3) the manner in which hearings are scheduled; and it shall also include a copy of sections 20190 and 20192 dealing with continuances and extensions of time and a copy of sections 20235 through 20238 concerning discovery.

1. Editorial correction adding NOTE filed 2-16-83 (Register 83, No. 8).
2. New subsection (b) filed 9-20-91; operative 10-21-91 (Register 92, No. 4).
3. Amendment of subsection (a) and NOTE filed 8-29-2023; operative 10/1/2023 (Register 2023, No. 35).

Note: Authority cited: Section 1144, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 1151, 1160.2, 1160.5 and 1160.6, Labor Code.

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