Powers and duties of the HSLRB.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 5

(a) The HSLRB may, to the extent provided in this subpart and in accordance with regulations prescribed by the HSLRB— (1) Resolve issues relating to the scope of bargaining and the duty to bargain in good faith under § 9701.518 and conduct hearings and resolve complaints of unfair labor practices concerning— (i) The duty to bargain in good faith; and (ii) Strikes, work stoppages, slowdowns, and picketing, or condoning such activity by failing to take action to prevent or stop such activity; (2) Resolve disputes concerning requests for information under § 9701.515(b)(5) and (c); (3) Resolve exceptions to arbitration awards involving the exercise of management rights, as defined in § 9701.511, and the duty to bargain, as defined in § 9701.518. The HSLRB must conduct any review of an arbitral award in accordance with the same standards set forth in 5 U.S.C. 7122(a), which is not waived for the purpose of this subpart but which is modified to apply to this section and to read “HSLRB” wherever the term “Authority” appears; (4) Resolve negotiation impasses in accordance with § 9701.519; (5) Conduct (6) Have discretion to evaluate the evidence presented in the record and reach its own independent conclusions with respect to the matters at issue; and (7) Assume jurisdiction over any matter concerning Department employees that has been submitted to FLRA pursuant to § 9701.510, if the HSLRB determines that the matter affects homeland security. (b) The HSLRB may issue binding Department

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 5:§ 9701.509