N.J. Admin. Code § 19:17-4.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024

Section 19:17-4.3 - Time for completion of demand and return system

(a) Proceedings in the demand and return system established by the majority representative pursuant to 34:13A-5.6 shall be completed within 60 days after the commencement of payroll deductions of representation fees in lieu of dues for the current dues year.

(b) After 60 days from the commencement of payroll deductions of representation fees in lieu of dues for the current dues year, or the completion of demand and return system proceedings, whichever date is earlier, any nonmember who has a pending request for review shall be deemed to have exhausted demand and return system proceedings pursuant to N.J.A.C. 1:20-4.1 and 19:17-4.5 and may file a petition of appeal with the Appeal Board in accordance with 1:20-6.1.

(c) Any majority representative which has commenced, but has not completed, demand and return system proceedings within the time set forth in (a) above shall continue such proceedings to completion, notwithstanding the filing of petitions with the Appeal Board by nonmembers who have requests for review pending with the majority representative, unless all pending requests have been withdrawn or presented to the Appeal Board.

(d) This section shall also apply to demand and return system proceedings conducted by any affiliate of the majority representative which receives any portion of the representation fees in lieu of dues paid or payable to the majority representative.

N.J. Admin. Code § 19:17-4.3