What happens when a charge is filed with the Board?
A. The charge is assigned to a Board investigator. The investigator speaks with the party filing the charge (Charging Party) and the person or entity against whom the charge is filed (Respondent) to discover the circumstances surrounding the charge. The investigator may request additional information or documents. The investigator may also schedule a meeting with the parties in an effort to resolve the matter informally. If the investigation reveals the existence of an issue of law or fact, the Executive Director will issue a Complaint for Hearing (Complaint) setting the matter for hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. If the investigation reveals that there are no legal or factual issues sufficient to warrant a hearing, the Executive Director will dismiss the unfair labor practice charge. Q. What happens when the Executive Director issues a dismissal of the unfair labor practice charge? A. If the Executive Director issues a dismissal of the entire charge or a portion of the char
