INITIATING/PROCESSING ULP'S Clause Samples
The 'Initiating/Processing ULP's' clause defines the procedures and responsibilities for starting and managing Unplanned Leave of Absence (ULP) requests within an organization. Typically, this clause outlines who can initiate a ULP, the required documentation or notification process, and the steps for approval or denial. By establishing a clear process for handling unplanned absences, the clause ensures that both employees and management understand their roles, reducing confusion and maintaining operational continuity.
INITIATING/PROCESSING ULP'S. Section 1. Before the Association or the Employer files an unfair labor practice (ULP) charge with the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) at the regional or national level, the parties shall attempt to informally resolve the charge in the following manner:
A. The filer of the ULP charge will notify the charged party, either orally or in writing, that a ULP charge may be filed. Upon receipt of oral or written notification by the charging party, the charged party may request a meeting with the charging party for the purpose of attempting to informally resolve the charge. The period of time for attempted informal resolution shall not exceed fifteen (15) calendar days, starting from the time of receipt of oral or written notification by the charged party. This fifteen (15) day period may be extended if mutually agreed by the parties.
B. Upon request of the charged party, the parties shall meet within the fifteen (15) day period to attempt to informally resolve the issue. Regarding ULP's at the regional level, said meeting shall be at the Association representative's work site unless the Employer provides the Association represen- tative official time with travel and per diem to travel to the Employer's work site.
C. If the ULP charge is not resolved during this period, the charging party may elect to formally file the charge immediately following the meeting.
D. These proceedings do not apply to ULP charges filed by individuals.
Section 2. ULP charges filed on behalf of the Association or the Employer shall be filed only by authorized officials or staff at the regional or national level.
INITIATING/PROCESSING ULP'S. Section 1. Before the Association or the Employer files an unfair labor practice (ULP) charge with the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) at the regional or national level, the parties shall attempt to informally resolve the charge in the following manner:
A. The filer of the ULP charge will notify the charged party, either orally or in writing, that a ULP charge may be filed. Upon receipt of oral or written notification by the charging party, the charged party may request a meeting with the charging party for the purpose of attempting to informally resolve the charge. The period of time for attempted informal resolution shall not exceed fifteen (15) calendar days, starting from the time of receipt of oral or written notification by the charged party. This fifteen (15) day period may be extended if mutually agreed by the parties.
B. Upon request of the charged party, the parties shall meet within the fifteen (15) day period to attempt to informally resolve the issue. Regarding ULP's at the regional level, said meeting shall be at the Association representative's work site unless the Employer provides the Association representative official time with travel and per diem to travel to the Employer's work site.
C. If the ULP charge is not resolved during this period, the charging party may elect to formally file the charge immediately following the meeting.
D. These proceedings do not apply to ULP charges filed by individuals.
Section 2. ULP charges filed on behalf of the Association or the Employer shall be filed only by authorized officials or staff at the regional or national level.
Section 3. The time periods in this Article shall be tolled during all recess periods in excess of four (4) days. In the event of a government furlough/shutdown, the time periods shall be tolled from the start of the furlough/shutdown until five (5) days after the end of the furlough/shutdown to allow for schools and the Employer to return to normal functions. All time limits in this procedure may be extended or curtailed in writing by mutual consent of the parties.
Section 4. In the event that the fifteen (15) day period in Section 1 of this Article would result in the ULP being untimely filed under the FLRA deadlines for the filing of a ULP, the fifteen (15) day period will be waived.
INITIATING/PROCESSING ULP'S. Section 1. Unless there are 30 days or less remaining in the period for a timely filing of the charge, before the Association or the Employer files an unfair labor practice (ULP) charge with the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) at the regional or national level, the parties shall attempt to informally resolve the charge in the following manner:
A. The filer of the ULP charge will notify the charged party, either orally or in writing that a ULP charge may be filed. Upon receipt of oral or written notification by the charging party, the charged party may request a meeting with the charging party for the purpose of attempting to informally resolve the charge. The period of time for attempted informal resolution shall not exceed fifteen (15) calendar days, starting from the time of receipt of oral or written notification by the charged party. This fifteen (15) day period may be extended if mutually agreed by the parties.
B. Upon request of the charged party, the parties shall meet within the fifteen (15) day period to attempt to informally resolve the issue. Regarding ULP's at the regional level, said meeting shall be at the Association representative's work site unless the Employer provides the Association representative official time with travel and per diem to travel to the Employer's work site.
C. If the ULP charge is not resolved during this period, the charging party may elect to formally file the charge immediately following the meeting.
D. These proceedings do not apply to ULP charges filed by individuals.
Section 2. ULP charges filed on behalf of the Association or the Employer shall be filed only by authorized officials or staff at the regional or national level. INITIALS: DoDEA: FEA: DATE: