Code of Massachusetts Regulations
456 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR RELATIONS
Title 456 CMR 17.00 - Agency Service Fee
Section 17.11 - Answers

Universal Citation: 456 MA Code of Regs 456.17

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) The exclusive bargaining agent shall file an answer to a complaint within ten days from the date of service, unless otherwise notified by the Department. The exclusive bargaining agent shall specifically admit, deny or explain each of the facts alleged in the complaint, unless it is without knowledge, in which case it shall so state, such statement shall operate as a denial. All allegations in the complaint not specifically denied or explained in an answer filed, unless the exclusive bargaining agent has stated in the answer that it is without knowledge, shall be deemed by the Department to be admitted to be true and shall be so found by the Department, unless good cause to the contrary is shown.

(2) Upon its own initiative or upon proper cause shown by the exclusive bargaining agent, the Department may extend the time within which an answer shall be filed.

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