* § 708-a. E-filing program for the purpose of filing papers electronically. 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the New York state public employment relations board shall establish and promulgate rules authorizing an electronic filing program (hereinafter referred to as "e-filing"), in the use of electronic means for: (a) the commencement of a proceeding; and (b) the filing and service of papers in pending proceedings. The board's website shall contain the e-filing program along with instructions for e-filing, such rules regarding e-filing, and certain forms promulgated by the board that parties or other persons may use to prepare their documents for e-filing.

1. 2. Unless otherwise permitted under this section, all documents filed in cases before the board shall be filed electronically (hereinafter referred to as "e-filed"), on the board's website, unless the party can establish to the board that it does not have access to the means for e-filing or that e-filing would impose an undue burden. * NB Effective November 22, 2023