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Rule Changes Adopted
At its January 13, 2025, meeting, the Commission adopted the following rule changes:
• Amendments to WAC 391-25-070, 391-25-110, and 391-25-400 to implement Senate Bill 6060, which requires PERC to accept electronic signatures on showing of interest cards, and to harmonize the processes for showing of interest cards with either physical or electronic signatures. The amendments can be found here.
• Adoption of WAC 391-45-400 to provide formal processes for determining whether remedial orders issued by the Commission or examiners are complied with. The rule can be found here.
The amendments to chapter 391-25 WAC went into effect on January 15, 2025. The adoption of WAC 391-45-400 will go into effect on February 13, 2025.
Henry E. Farber Appointed to Commission
On December 19, 2024, Governor Jay Inslee appointed Henry E. Farber to the Commission following the expiration of Mark Busto’s term.
Henry has worked in labor and employment law since 1979, first with the National Labor Relations Board and then as an attorney in private practice and as in-house counsel. Henry represented employers in labor matters and employers and individuals in employment litigation. In 2014, Henry was inducted into the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, an organization of advocates and neutrals, which promotes the importance of civility. Since 2019, he has studied and practiced mediation, including receiving his Certificate in Professional Mediation from the Cornell University Scheinman Institute on Conflict Resolution. He has also provided volunteer mediation services in Small Claims Court through the Dispute Resolution Center of King County.
Henry has been a full-time neutral since June 2022. He is a member of the Public Employment Relations Commission Dispute Resolution Panel, the Montana Roster of Arbitrators, and the Labor Arbitration Roster of the American Arbitration Association. In 2024, Henry was appointed by the Washington Supreme Court to be a Disciplinary Hearing Officer and was also named to the Issaquah Civil Service Commission.
Henry also taught labor law at University of Washington Law School and has been consistently recognized as a top lawyer in the labor and employment field by leading publications such as Best Lawyers in America and Chambers USA.
His appointment expires September 8, 2029.
Now You Can E-File Your Case or Document
PERC has implemented a true E-Filing system that is available to all parties. The E-Filing system is integrated with PERC’s case management system and will allow users to file directly into that system. PERC staff will no longer need to manually input all data and documents filed by email. Try E-Filing out today to file new cases and documents to existing cases.