1. (a) Within 15 days following service of SMCS's determination regarding the adequacy of proof submitted in support of the petition, the employer shall file a written response with SMCS.
2. (b) Service and proof of service of the response pursuant to Section 32140 are required.

3. (c) The employer shall include the following information in its response regarding a petition for certification:

   1. (1) Name, address and telephone number of the employer and name, address, e-mail address and telephone number of the employer's agent to be contacted;

   2. (2) Employer position regarding the petition for certification:

      1. (A) Does the employer reasonably doubt the appropriateness of the unit proposed by the petitioner? If so, what classifications or positions remain in dispute? What is the employer's position regarding the dispute?
      2. (B) Does the employer believe that there are other reasons why a representation election should not be held in the proposed unit? If so, fully explain the basis of this belief.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 3541.3(g) and 3603, Government Code; and Sections 30751, 40122, 70122, 90300, 98162.5, 100301, 101344, 102403, 103401, 120505, 125521, Appendix 1, Section 4.4 and Appendix 2, Section 13.91, Public Utilities Code. Reference: Sections 25052, 28851, 30751, 40122, 50121, 70122, 90300, 95651, 98162.5, 100301, 101344, 102403, 103401, 120505, 125521, Appendix 1, Section 4.4 and Appendix 2, Section 13.91, Public Utilities Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 23).