Governor Signs SB 609: PERB Must Issue Decisions in 180 Days in Representation Cases
On September 6, 2011, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 609, amending the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, and other public employee statutes. PERB is authorized to decide contested matters relating to the recognition, certification, or decertification of public employee organizations. Existing law permits a party to appeal a decision of an administrative law judge’s (ALJ) decision regarding a matter within the board’s jurisdiction. Under this new law, PERB would be required to issue a ruling on those appeals within 180 days from the day the ALJ’s decision is appealed, otherwise the ALJ’s decision would become final. This will undercut efforts by public employers to delay unionization of their employees.
Author: Jake White
