Decision 0920S – State of California (Office of Lieutenant Governor)
S-CE-527-S
Decision Date: January 14, 1992
Decision Type: PERB Decision
Perc Vol: 16
Perc Index: 23027
Decision Headnotes
201.01000 – In General
Board affirmed dismissal of charge that Lt. Gov. violated section 3519(d) of Dills on grounds that Lt. Gov. is not an employer under the Dills Act, where no facts demonstrating Lt. Gov. was acting as, or on behalf of the Governor.
201.02000 – Agents (See also 1400)
Board affirmed dismissal of charge that Lt. Gov. violated section 3519(d) of Dills on grounds that Lt. Gov. is not an employer under the Dills Act, where no facts demonstrating Lt. Gov. acted as an agent of the Governor.
401.02000 – Discrimination Favoring Organization Over Another
Board affirms dismissal of charge that Lt. Gov.'s office violated section 3519(d) of Dills Act when Lt. Gov. sent congratulatory letter to organizer of decertification effort against charging party, on grounds the Lt. Gov. not an employer under Dills.
407.04000 – Employer Favoritism/Absence of Strict Neutrality
Board affirms dismissal of charge that Lt. Gov.'s office violated section 3519(d) of Dills Act when Lt. Gov. sent congratulatory letter to organizer of decertification effort against charging party, on grounds the Lt. Gov. not an employer under Dills.
1205.04000 – Attorneys Fees and Costs
Board denies DPA's request for attorneys' fees in defending dismissal of charge because, although Board affirmed dismissal, the Board finds there is insufficient grounds to award attorneys' fees where the State failed to allege the case was frivolous, vexatious, dilatory, pursued in bad faith, or otherwise an abuse of process.