Code of Massachusetts Regulations
456 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR RELATIONS
Title 456 CMR 15.00 - Investigations
Section 15.06 - Amendments
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) Before the receipt of any response to the charge by the respondent, any charge may be amended as of right. After the receipt of any response, the charge may only be amended with the permission of the Department.
(2) Within ten days after the Department issues a complaint, if the charging party believes that the complaint should be amended to correct an error or omission, the charging party shall file a motion to amend the complaint with the investigator who issued the complaint. After the hearing opens, the hearing officer may allow amendment of any complaint provided that such amendment is within the scope of the original complaint.
(3) Any complaint or amended complaint or any part thereof may be withdrawn by the Department any time prior to the issuance of an order based thereon and upon good cause shown.
(4) Any charge or amended charge or any part thereof may be withdrawn by the charging party prior to the issuance of a complaint. After a complaint has been issued the charge or amended charge may be withdrawn only with the permission of the Department.