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How do I request interest arbitration? |
If the parties do not resolve their impasse at mediation, either party may request arbitration services. This request can be made ten days after the effective date of the appointment of the mediator, which is the date of the mediation session. If the request is made early, PERB holds the request... |
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Where can I find a list of determined bargaining units? |
PERB maintains a list of determined bargaining units on our website. From the main page of our website, click on “ UNITS .” The list of bargaining units is organized alphabetically by employer name. |
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Do I have to file my documents electronically? |
Yes, all documents in adjudicatory hearings must be electronically filed unless exempted by PERB subrule 621-16.4(2) |
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How should I prepare for the hearing? |
The notice you receive will refer to the sections of Iowa Code chapter 20 and PERB rules (Iowa Administrative Code) that apply to your case. You should review those statutes and rules before the hearing. The hearing provides an opportunity for each party to call witnesses, cross examine the other... |
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Can I submit my request for impasse services electronically? |
At this time, all requests for impasse services must be emailed to iaperb@iowa.gov using the form provided on our website under FORMS . |
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How do I initiate a new case? |
Depending on the type of case you need to initiate you will need to go to the FORMS section on the PERB website and fill out the correct form for your case type. Then the documents will need to be e-filed using PERB's eFlex system . If you do not already have an account you will need to request an... |
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How do I electronically file a document? |
You must first request an E-Flex account and have your E-Flex account approved by PERB before you can file. The link to request an E-Flex account, the information sheet regarding e-filing and helpful tips when e-filing ("cheat sheet") can be found on the e-filing login page. |
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Will there by any meetings with the presiding officer before the hearing? |
In some cases the hearing officer will schedule a prehearing conference before the hearing. The prehearing conferences are typically telephonic and may be set to discuss items such as scheduling, narrowing the issues in dispute, and discussing the number of witnesses each side expects to call at... |
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How would I find out the name of the employee organization as certified by PERB? |
A copy of the employee organization’s certification can be found on PERB’s website under UNITS . The list is organized alphabetically by employer name. |
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How will I know if my filing was received? |
When a user submits an electronic filing, the e-filing system will automatically generate a receipt of filing and send it to the user's provided email address. Please note that receiving a notice of receipt does not mean the filing was accepted . Instead, once PERB reviews the submission, the user... |