1. (1) After the RWB has received and reviewed the complaint, the local Workforce Board shall schedule a hearing, and notify the grievant or complainant by certified mail, return receipt, at a minimum of fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the hearing. The hearing notice shall advise the following:

   1. (a) The date, time, and place of the hearing;
   2. (b) The pertinent sections of the WIA, WT and WtW, or any other federal regulations involved;
   3. (c) Affected parties may present witnesses or documentary evidence at the hearing;
   4. (d) Affected parties may be represented at the hearing by an attorney or other representative; and,
   5. (e) The RWB shall issue its decision within sixty (60) calendar days from receipt of the grievance or complaint.
2. (2) The hearing shall be conducted as prescribed in the procedures established by the appropriate RWB. However, a complainant who alleges a labor standard violation has the option to submit the complaint for binding arbitration, if the collective bargaining agreement covers the parties involved.

Rulemaking Authority 20.60, 120.54(6), 445.004 FS. Law Implemented 120.54(6), 445.023, 445.025, 445.028, 445.029, 445.030, 445.031, 445.032 FS. History–New 4-3-02, Formerly 60BB-1.005.