Time Targets
WERC has established the following time targets for issuance of decisions/awards/drafts by its personnel in the various types of cases noted after the submission of final arguments and the receipt of transcript (if any):
| Type of Case | Time Target |
|---|---|
| examiner draft decision in representation election case | 30 calendar days |
| Commission decision in representation election case | 30 calendar days after receipt of examiner draft decision |
| examiner draft decision in unit clarification case | 60 calendar days |
| Commission decision in unit clarification case | 60 calendar days after receipt of examiner draft decision |
| examiner decision in complaint case | 60 calendar days |
| Commission decision in complaint review case | 45 calendar days |
| grievance arbitration award by WERC-employed arbitrators | 90 calendar days |
| Commission decision in scope of bargaining declaratory ruling case | 15 calendar days |
| Commission decision in Ch. 227, Stats., declaratory ruling case | 30 calendar days |
| examiner draft in personnel appeal case | 60 calendar days |
| Commission decision in personnel appeal case | 90 calendar days |
| Commission decision in miscellaneous motion case | 30 calendar days |
| personnel appeal arbitration award | 10 calendar days |
Inquiring About the Status of a Case
To inquire about the status of a case that has been assigned to a WERC commissioner or staff member, the inquiry should be directed to that individual. [WERC Staff Directory] Inquiries about the status of an interest arbitration or fact finding should be directed to the interest arbitrator or fact finder who has been appointed by WERC in the matter. [Non-WERC-Employed Arbitrator Roster]
Quality Assurance
Anyone interested in communicating with the WERC about the quality of the services it provides in any given case or generally is welcome to contact the agency Chairman. [WERC Staff Directory]