R 423.175 Unfair labor practice case decisions and recommended orders.

Rule 175. (1) In an unfair labor practice case, the administrative law judge shall prepare a decision and recommended order setting forth findings of fact, conclusions of law, and the reasons for his or her determination on all material issues. (2) The administrative law judge may recommend dismissal or sustain the complaint and attached charge, in whole or in part, and recommend that respondent cease and desist from the unlawful acts found and take action to remedy their effects, including reinstatement of employees with or without back pay, as appropriate. (3) In the interest of judicial economy, the administrative law judge may issue a decision from the bench following the conclusion of an oral argument or an evidentiary hearing, unless a party requests to file a post hearing brief. The bench decision does not constitute a decision and recommended order until it is incorporated into a written order.