5 C.F.R. § 2423.7 Alternative case processing procedure.
Title 5 - Administrative Personnel
(a) Alternative case processing procedure. The Region may utilize an alternative case processing procedure to assist the parties in resolving their unfair labor practice dispute, if the parties voluntarily agree, by facilitating a problem-solving approach, rather than initially investigating the particular facts and determining the merits of the charge. (b) No evidence is taken. The purpose of the alternative case processing procedure is to resolve the underlying unfair labor practice dispute without determining the merits of the charge. The role of the agent is to assist the parties in that endeavor by facilitating a solution rather than conducting an investigation. No testimonial or documentary evidence or positions on the merits of the charge shall be gathered during the alternative case processing procedure or entered into the case file. (c) Investigation is not waived. If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute, the Region conducts an investigation on the merits of the charge. The agent who is involved in the alternative case processing procedure shall not be involved in any subsequent investigation on the merits of the charge, unless the parties and the Regional Director agree otherwise.
Title 5: Administrative Personnel
PART 2423—UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE PROCEEDINGS
Subpart A—Filing, Investigating, Resolving, and Acting on Charges
§ 2423.7 Alternative case processing procedure.
