Filing an Appeal

A charging party has a right to obtain review of a Regional Director's decision not to issue complaint by filing an appeal with the General Counsel within 25 days after service of the decision.  See Section 2423.11(c) of the Regulations.

What grounds must you establish for your appeal to be granted granted?

What happens after you file an appeal?

Does the appeal letter address each and every argument made in the appeal?

How long will it take to get a decision?

Do you have any appeal rights following the decision?

Should you include any of your evidence with your appeal?

May you submit new evidence not given to the Region?

To whom can you speak if you have any questions about how your charge was processed and decided?