New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Chapter IV - Resolution of Labor Disputes
Subchapter A - Labor Relations Board
Part 263 - Rules Implementing the Farm Laborers' Fair Labor Practices Act ("FLFLPA")
SPECIAL MEDIATORS
Section 263.18 - Special mediators
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
(a) Any employee, employee organization, or employer subject to SERA may request a special mediator from the director of conciliation to resolve a labor dispute, or to prevent a labor dispute from arising, or to seek to negotiate an agreement to facilitate the exercise of any rights under this article in a mutually acceptable manner.
(b) Such special mediators can be assigned to resolve any controversy between employers and employees or their representatives even before a petition or declaration of impasse is filed or an unfair labor practice is alleged. In their discretion, the director of conciliation will designate and assign a special mediator. This provision in no way limits the authority vested in the board and chairperson to designate special mediators as provided in sections 702 and 702-a of SERA.
(c) Special mediators shall have the authority and power of members of the board with regard to matters to which they are assigned. These powers include the ability to direct the parties to meet at specified times and places and on specified dates.
