Code of Massachusetts Regulations
456 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR RELATIONS
Title 456 CMR 15.00 - Investigations
Section 15.11 - Blocking Charges
Universal Citation: 456 MA Code of Regs 456.15
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) During the pendency of a petition filed pursuant to M.G.L. c. 150E, § 4 any party to the petition may file a motion with the Department requesting that a pending prohibited practice charge "block" the conduct of an election. Such motion shall include a complete statement of the reasons supporting such motion and evidence sufficient to establish probable cause to believe that:
(a) The conduct alleged in the prohibited practice charge has occurred;
(b) The alleged conduct violates M.G.L. c. 150E; and
(c) The alleged unlawful conduct may interfere with the conduct of a valid election.
(2) Upon receipt of such a motion the Department may investigate the matter, issue a notice to the other parties to the election to show cause why the motion should not be granted, or conduct further proceedings to dispose of the matter.
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