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Agency Scheme: 
FLRABNEG0005
ADJUDICATION STRUCTURE
Hearing Level: Basic Structure
Name of Hearing Office (local name): 
Federal Labor Relations Authority
Name of Hearing Office (global name): 
Federal Labor Relations Authority: Federal Labor Relations Authority
Hearing Officer #1 (Title): 
Federal Labor Relations Authority (Authority Chairman and Members)
Are administrative appeals permitted from final decisions at the hearing-level stage?: 
No
Comments/Notes on Adjudication Structure: 

Although there is no "administrative" appeal, all negotiability decisions may be appealed to the U.S. Courts of Appeals.

PROCESS & PROCEDURE - General Information
Are private parties permitted to have representation at hearings?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Who may serve as a private party representative?: 
Either
About what percentage of private parties were represented at hearings (FY2013)?: 
100.00%
Is the agency permitted to have representation at hearings?: 
N/A (e.g., Agency Not Party to Hearing)
Regulations/rules of practice for hearings (please include CFR citations): 
5 CFR part 2424
Other published guidance for hearings (if any): 
Guide to Negotiability Under the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute (at www.flra.gov)
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Pre-Hearing Procedure
Is discovery permitted by either party at the hearing-level stage?: 
No
Does the hearing officer have subpoena authority?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Are ex parte contacts prohibited?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Are parties provided notice of hearing?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
How far in advance of the hearing date is notice typically provided?: 
0 Days
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Hearing Procedure
What types of hearings are permitted at the hearing-level stage?: 
Written (Document-Only) Hearing
In-Person
Video
Phone
Please provide the approximate percentage of each type of hearing relative to the total number of hearings (FY2013)
Written (Document-Only) Hearing: 
100%
How is the type of hearing selected: 
By Agency
Depends on Nature of Case/Claim
Please describe: 
Hearings will be granted only "when necessary to resolve disputed issues of material fact," or "when it would otherwise aid in decision making." 5 CFR 2424.31(c). The Authority rarely (if ever) grants hearing requests in these cases; they are decided based on the paper record.
How many hearing officers preside at each hearing?: 
Three
Is witness testimony permitted at hearings?: 
N/A (Document-Only Hearings)
Can parties cross-examine witnesses?: 
N/A (Document-Only Hearings)
Can third-parties submit amicus briefs and/or evidence?: 
Adjudication Officer Discretion
Are hearings recorded and/or transcribed?: 
N/A (Document-Only Hearings)
Are hearings open to the public?: 
N/A (Document-Only Hearing)
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Post-Hearing Procedure
Who typically drafts the decision at the hearing-level stage?: 
Adjudication Officer
Who has authority to issue final decisions?: 
Adjudication Officer
Staff Attorney
Do agency regulations or guidance provide time limits for issuance of final decisions?: 
No
About how long does it take on average—as of FY2013—to adjudicate claims/cases at the hearinglevel stage (i.e., from case filing: 
120 Days
Is judicial review available after issuance of a final decision?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Case Management
How are claims/cases processed at the hearing-level stage?: 
Differentiated Case Management
Please briefly describe your case management practice(s) at the hearing level stage: 
There is rotational assignment among the 3 Member offices. Generally, the FLRA's Case Intake and Publication Office assigns every third negotiability case to each Member offices. Then the individual offices decide how to prioritize the cases within their respective offices.
Does the agency permit web-based electronic filing of hearing-related briefs or other documents?: 
Yes
Are final decisions published and/or posted on the agency website?: 
Yes (All Decisions)
Do agency regulations/rules of practice specify the contents of the administrative record at the hearing-level stage?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
If "Yes," please provide citation(s): 
5 CFR 2424.22 - 2424.27
Do agency regulations/rules of practice provide for closure of the record at the hearing-level stage (subject to applicable exce: 
No
ADJUDICATORS
Total # of Hearing Officers: 
3
ADR: General Information
Is ADR available at one or more points during the hearing process?: 
Yes
If "Yes," when is ADR available?: 
Pre-Hearing
Post-Hearing
Is ADR a mandatory or voluntary process?: 
Voluntary
What type(s) of ADR are available?: 
Mediation
Settlement Conference
Who conducts the ADR?: 
Agency Program Official
Agency ADR Official
Agency Counsel
Regulations/rules of practice governing ADR process (please include CFR citations): 
5 CFR 2424.2(b), 2424.10
Other published guidance on ADR process (if any):: 
www.flra.gov/FLRA_Training_ADR
CASELOAD STATISTICS - Summary Statistics
Total # Cases Filed/Opened (FY2013): 
30
Total # Cases Decided/Closed (FY2013): 
29
Total # Cases Pending (End of FY2013): 
9
CASELOAD STATISTICS - Supplementary Statistics
Does your agency maintain annual caseload statistics for this hearing office by case type (e.g., discrimination complaint, licen: 
No
Verified by Agency: 
Verified