N.J. Admin. Code § 19:16-5.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 19:16-5.2 - Initiation of compulsory interest arbitration

(a) Compulsory interest arbitration may be initiated through appropriate utilization of any of the following:

1. In the event of a continuing impasse following receipt of a fact-finder's findings of fact and recommended terms of settlement, a petition requesting that an impasse be resolved through compulsory interest arbitration may be filed by an employee representative and/or public employer. A blank form to file a petition to initiate compulsory interest arbitration may be downloaded from the Commission's web site at: http://www.state.nj.us/perc/NJ_PERC_Petition_to_Initiate_Compulsory_Interest_Arbitration_-_Form.pdf or will be supplied upon request addressed to: Public Employment Relations Commission, PO Box 429, Trenton, NJ 08625-0429.

2. On or after the date on which their collective negotiations agreement expires, either party may file a petition with the Director of Conciliation and Arbitration requesting the initiation of compulsory interest arbitration.

3. Any mediation or fact-finding shall terminate immediately upon the filing of a petition for arbitration.

4. The non-petitioning party, within five days of receipt of the petition, shall separately notify the Commission in writing of all issues in dispute. The filing of the written response shall not delay, in any manner, the interest arbitration process.

5. Any mediation or fact-finding invoked pursuant to (a)2 above or (b)1 below shall terminate immediately upon the filing of a petition for arbitration.

(b) Prior to the expiration of their collective negotiations agreement, either party may file an unfair practice charge with the Commission alleging that the other party is refusing to negotiate in good faith because the other party has refused to schedule or attend a negotiations session within the time periods set forth in N.J.S.A. 34:13A-16a(1). The charge shall be filed and served in the manner and form specified by 19:14-1.3.

1. If the charge is sustained, the Commission shall order that the respondent be assessed for all legal and administrative costs associated with the filing and resolution of the charge.

2. If the charge is dismissed, the Commission shall order that the charging party be assessed for all legal and administrative costs associated with the filing and resolution of the charge.

(c) The filing and resolution of the unfair practice charge shall not delay or impair the impasse resolution process.

N.J. Admin. Code § 19:16-5.2

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 990(a), effective 3/5/2018