Improper Practices (Public Sector)

Overview: Here's how to file and Improper Practice Charge against Employers or Employee Organizations in the public sector.  

Before you File:

• Review the portions of the Taylor Law and PERB’s corresponding Rules of Procedure related to improper practices. 
• See Section 209-a of the Taylor Law. 
• See also Part 204 of the Rules of Procedure.

• If you are an individual representing yourself, review PERB’s Guide for Individuals Filing an Improper Practice Charge on Their Own Behalf.

• Improper practice charges must be filed within 4 months of when the filer knew or should have known of the alleged improper practice.

How to File:

• Complete both pages of the Direct Entry Improper Practice form below.
• File a copy of the Charge with the Director of Public Employment Practices and Representation at [email protected].   
• Once the unfair labor practice charge is filed and deemed sufficient, you will receive a Notice of Conference letter which includes the case number and a date for a pre-hearing conference.

Overview: The purpose of this form is to enter a Notice of Appearance for a pending, public sector case before the NYS Public Employment Relations Board (PERB).

How to File:

• Complete the Notice of Appearance form below.
• Email the completed form to the Director of Public Employment Practices and Representation at [email protected].

Overview: The purpose of this form is to request to withdraw a pending, public sector case before the NYS Public Employment Relations Board (PERB).

How to File:

• Complete the Withdrawal Request form below.
• Email the completed form to the Director of Public Employment Practices and Representation at [email protected].  

Overview: The purpose of this form is to apply to have the costs of the transcript(s) in your case waived. 

How to File:

• Complete the Transcript Cost Waiver Application form below.
• Email the completed form to the Deputy Chair at [email protected].