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19 DE Code § 1313. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 19 - Labor|Chapter 13. Public Employment Relations Act|§ 1313. Collective bargaining agreements.

§ 1313. Collective bargaining agreements. (a) Collective bargaining shall commence at least 90 days prior to the expiration date of any current collective bargaining agreement or in the case of a newly certified exclusive representative within a reasonable time after certification. (b) Negotiating sessions including strategy meetings of public employers, mediation and the deliberative process of binding interest arbitrators shall be exempt from Chapter 100 of Title 29. Hearings conducted by binding interest arbitrators shall be open to the public. (c) The public employer and the exclusive bargaining representative shall negotiate written grievance procedures by means of which bargaining unit employees, through their collective bargaining representatives, may appeal the interpretation or application of any term or terms of an existing collective bargaining agreement; such grievance procedures shall be included in any agreement entered into between the public employer and the exclusive bargaining representative. (d) Any contract or agreement reached between a public employer and any exclusive representative organization shall be for a minimum period of 2 years from the effective date of such contract or agreement unless otherwise mutually agreed upon by the public employer and the exclusive representative. (e) No collective bargaining agreement shall be valid or enforceable if its implementation would be inconsistent with any statutory limitation on the public employer's funds, spending or budget, or would otherwise be contrary to law. (f) Public employers shall file with the Board a copy of any agreements that have been negotiated with public employee representatives following the consummation of negotiations. The Board shall maintain a current file of all such agreements. 69 Del. Laws, c. 466, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 272, §§  2, 7;  74 Del. Laws, c. 173, §  2;
19 DE Code § 1314. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 19 - Labor|Chapter 13. Public Employment Relations Act|§ 1314. Mediation.

§ 1314. Mediation. (a) If, after a reasonable period of negotiations over the terms of an agreement or after a reasonable time following certification of an exclusive representative, no agreement has been signed, the parties may voluntarily submit to mediation. If, however, no agreement is reached between the parties by 90 days prior to the expiration of an existing collective bargaining agreement, or, in the case of a compensation bargaining unit of nonhigher education state employees at least 120 days prior to the expiration date of an existing collective bargaining agreement or in the case of a newly certified representative within 60 days after negotiations have commenced, both parties shall immediately notify the Board of the status of negotiations. (b) If the parties have not voluntarily agreed to enlist the services of a mediator and less than 75 days remain before the expiration of an existing collective bargaining agreement, or, in the case of a compensation bargaining unit of nonhigher education state employees at least 90 days prior to the expiration date of an existing collective bargaining agreement or in the case of a newly certified representative more than 90 days have elapsed since negotiations began, the Board must appoint a mediator if so requested by the public employer or the exclusive bargaining representative. The mediator shall be chosen from a list of qualified persons maintained by the Board upon mutual agreement of the parties or from the American Arbitration Association, and shall be representative of the public. (c) If the labor dispute has not been settled within 30 days after mediation has been requested or less than 60 days remain before the expiration of an existing collective bargaining agreement, the parties jointly or individually may petition the Board in writing to initiate binding arbitration. In lieu of a petition, the mediator may inform the Board that further negotiations between the parties, at that time, are unlikely to be productive and recommend that binding arbitration be initiated. The public employer and the exclusive bargaining representative may initiate binding arbitration at any time by mutual agreement. The arbitrator shall be chosen from a list of qualified persons maintained by the Board upon mutual agreement of the parties or from the American Arbitration Association, and shall be representative of the public. (d) Any costs involved in retaining a mediator to assist the parties in reaching a negotiated agreement shall be paid by the Board. 69 Del. Laws, c. 466, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 272, §§  3, 7;  74 Del. Laws, c. 173, §  2;  76 Del. Laws, c. 178, §  3;
19 DE Code § 1316. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 19 - Labor|Chapter 13. Public Employment Relations Act|§ 1316. Strikes prohibited.

§ 1316. Strikes prohibited. (a) No public employee shall strike while in the performance of official duties. (b) No public employee shall be entitled to any daily pay, wages, reimbursement of expenses, benefits or any consideration in lieu thereof, for the days on which the employee engaged in a strike. (c) Where a public employee has lost entitlement to any daily pay or other consideration pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, any agreement between such public employee or employee organization bargaining on the employee's behalf and a public employer which provided for the direct or indirect restoration of such entitlement shall be void as against public policy. 19 Del. C. 1953, §  1312;  55 Del. Laws, c. 126;  56 Del. Laws, c. 376, §  10;  69 Del. Laws, c. 466, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
19 DE Code § 1317. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 19 - Labor|Chapter 13. Public Employment Relations Act|§ 1317. Injunctions.

§ 1317. Injunctions. (a) Chancery Court is vested with the authority to hear and determine all actions alleging violations of § 1316 of this title. Suits to enjoin violations of § 1316 of this title will have priority over all matters on the Court's docket except other emergency matters. (b) Where it appears that any public employee, group of employees, employee organizations or any officer or agent thereof, threaten or are about to do, or are doing, any act in violation of § 1316 of this title, the public employer may forthwith apply to the Court of Chancery for an injunction against such violation. (c) If an order of the Court enjoining or restraining a violation of § 1316 of this title does not receive immediate compliance, the public employer shall apply to the Court for appropriate contempt sanctions against any party in violation of such order. Upon a proper showing that any person or organization has failed to comply with such an order, the Court shall, in addition to any other remedy it deems appropriate, fine such violating party an amount on a daily, weekly or monthly basis without limitation as determined by the Court. (d) In determining an appropriate amount for fines imposed pursuant to subsection (c) of this section, the Court shall consider and receive evidence of:  (1) The extent and value of services lost due to the violation of § 1316 of this title. (2) Any unfair labor practices committed by either party during the collective bargaining process. (3) The extent of the wilful defiance or resistance to the Court's order. (4) The impact of the strike on the health, safety and welfare of the public.69 Del. Laws, c. 466, §  1;
19 DE Code § 1318. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 19 - Labor|Chapter 13. Public Employment Relations Act|§ 1318. Status of existing exclusive representative.

§ 1318. Status of existing exclusive representative. An employee organization that has been certified as the exclusive representative of a bargaining unit deemed to be appropriate prior to September 23, 1994, shall so continue without the requirement of an election and certification until such time as a question concerning representation is appropriately raised under this chapter in accordance with § 1311(b) of this title, or until the Board finds the unit not to be appropriate in accordance with § 1310(f) of this title. 69 Del. Laws, c. 466, §  1;
19 DE Code § 1319. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 19 - Labor|Chapter 13. Public Employment Relations Act|§ 1319. Fair share fees.

§ 1319. Fair share fees. (a) Where the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement so provide, a public employer shall deduct a fair share fee from each nonmember's salary or wages and promptly transmit this amount to the exclusive representative. (b) As a precondition to the collection of fair share fees, the exclusive representative shall establish and maintain a procedure that:  (1) Provides nonmembers with an adequate explanation of the basis for the fee and any rebate; (2) Provides nonmembers with a reasonably prompt opportunity to challenge the amount of the fee and any rebate before an impartial decision maker; and (3) Provides an escrow for the amounts reasonably in dispute while such challenges are pending. A public employer shall not refuse to carry out its obligations under subsection (a) of this section on the grounds that the exclusive representative has not satisfied its responsibilities under this subsection. (c) In order to avoid undue delays in the receipt of and determination of the validity of fair share fees or rebates, any suit challenging a fair share fee or rebate must be filed within 6 months after receipt of the notice described in subsection (b) of this section or within 6 months after the nonmember exhausts the procedure described in subsection (b) of this section, whichever is later. 73 Del. Laws, c. 353, §  4;
19 DE Code § 1501. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 19 - Labor|Chapter 15. Agricultural Labor|§ 1501. Registered contractors.

§ 1501. Registered contractors. (a) If an employer of migratory or seasonal agricultural labor enters into a contract or agreement with an independent farm labor contractor engaging in interstate recruitment of farm labor as defined in the federal Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act, 7 U.S.C. § 2041 et seq., that employer shall enter into such contract or agreement only after making reasonable efforts to assure that such independent farm labor contractor is in possession of a duly issued certificate of registration from the United States Secretary of Labor pursuant to the Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act. (b) A good faith presentation to an employer of migratory or seasonal agricultural labor of a prima facie valid certificate of registration under the Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act shall satisfy the obligations imposed upon such employer under this section. 59 Del. Laws, c. 312, §  1;
19 DE Code § 1701. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 19 - Labor|Chapter 17. Whistleblowers’ Protection|§ 1701. Short title.

§ 1701. Short title. This chapter may be cited as the “Delaware Whistleblowers' Protection Act.” 74 Del. Laws, c. 361, §  1;
19 DE Code § 1702. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 19 - Labor|Chapter 17. Whistleblowers’ Protection|§ 1702. Definitions.

§ 1702. Definitions. As used in this chapter:  (1) “Employee” means a person employed full or part-time by any employer, and shall include, but not be limited to, at-will employees, contract employees, independent contractors, and volunteer firefighters as defined in § 6651(c) of Title 16. (2) “Employer” means any person, partnership, association, sole proprietorship, corporation or other business entity, including any department, agency, commission, committee, board, council, bureau, or authority or any subdivision of them in state, county or municipal government. One shall employ another if services are performed for wages or under any contract of hire, written or oral, express or implied. (3) “Person” means an individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, association, or any other legal entity. (4) “Public body” means all of the following:  a. A state-wide elected official, agency, department, division, bureau, board, commission, council, authority, or other body in the executive branch of state government or employee of them; b. A legislator or employee of the legislative branch of state government; c. An elected official of a county, city, or school district or employee of them; d. A law-enforcement agency or employee of that law-enforcement agency; and e. A federal agency or employee of that federal agency. (5) “Supervisor” means any individual to whom an employer has given the authority to direct and control the work performance of the affected employee or any individual who has the authority to take corrective action regarding the violation of a law, rule or regulation about which the employee complains. (6) “Violation” means an act or omission by an employer, or an agent thereof, that is:  a. Materially inconsistent with, and a serious deviation from, standards implemented pursuant to a law, rule, or regulation promulgated under the laws of this State, a political subdivision of this State, or the United States, to protect employees or other persons from health, safety, or environmental hazards while on the employer's premises or elsewhere; or b. Materially inconsistent with, and a serious deviation from, financial management or accounting standards implemented pursuant to a rule or regulation promulgated by the employer or a law, rule, or regulation promulgated under the laws of this State, a political subdivision of this State, or the United States, to protect any person from fraud, deceit, or misappropriation of public or private funds or assets under the control of the employer.74 Del. Laws, c. 361, §  1;
19 DE Code § 1703. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 19 - Labor|Chapter 17. Whistleblowers’ Protection|§ 1703. Protection.

§ 1703. Protection. An employer shall not discharge, threaten, or otherwise discriminate against an employee regarding the employee's compensation, terms, conditions, location, or privileges of employment:  (1) Because the employee, or a person acting on behalf of the employee, reports or is about to report to a public body, verbally or in writing, a violation which the employee knows or reasonably believes has occurred or is about to occur, unless the employee knows or has reason to know that the report is false; or (2) Because an employee participates or is requested by a public body to participate in an investigation, hearing, or inquiry held by that public body, or a court action, in connection with a violation as defined in this chapter; or (3) Because an employee refuses to commit or assist in the commission of a violation, as defined in this chapter; or (4) Because the employee reports verbally or in writing to the employer or to the employee's supervisor a violation, which the employee knows or reasonably believes has occurred or is about to occur, unless the employee knows or has reason to know that the report is false. Provided, however that if the report is verbally made, the employee must establish by clear and convincing evidence that such report was made; or (5) Because an employee reports or is about to report to a public body, to the employer or the employee's supervisor, verbally or in writing any noncompliance or an infraction which the employee knows or reasonably believes has occurred or is about to occur, of Chapter 80 of Title 15 unless the employee knows or has reason to believe the report is false; or participates or is requested to participate in an investigation, hearing, trial or inquiry, of a person or entity other than employee, regarding noncompliance or an infraction of Chapter 80 of Title 15; or refuses to participate or assist in the noncompliance or an infraction of Chapter 80 of Title 15.74 Del. Laws, c. 361, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 344, §  1;
19 DE Code § 1704. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 19 - Labor|Chapter 17. Whistleblowers’ Protection|§ 1704. Relief and damages.

§ 1704. Relief and damages. (a) A person who alleges a violation of this chapter may bring a civil action for appropriate declaratory relief, or actual damages, or both within 3 years after the occurrence of the alleged violation of this chapter. (b) An action commenced pursuant to subsection (a) of this section may be brought in Superior Court in the county where the alleged violation occurred, the county where the complainant resides, or the county where the person against whom the civil complaint is filed resides or has their principal place of business. (c) As used in subsection (a) of this section, “damages” means damages for injury or loss caused by each violation of this chapter. (d) A court, in rendering a judgment in an action brought under this chapter, shall order, as the court considers appropriate, reinstatement of the employee, the payment of back wages, full reinstatement of fringe benefits and seniority rights, expungement of records relating to the disciplinary action or discharge, actual damages, or any combination of these remedies. A court may also award, as part of a judgment in an action brought under this chapter, all or a portion of the costs of litigation, including attorneys' fees, if the court determines that such an award is appropriate. 74 Del. Laws, c. 361, §  1;
19 DE Code § 1705. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 19 - Labor|Chapter 17. Whistleblowers’ Protection|§ 1705. Collective bargaining.

§ 1705. Collective bargaining. This chapter shall not be construed to diminish or impair the rights of a person under any collective bargaining agreement. 74 Del. Laws, c. 361, §  1;
19 DE Code § 1706. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 19 - Labor|Chapter 17. Whistleblowers’ Protection|§ 1706. Exemption.

§ 1706. Exemption. This chapter shall not be construed to require an employer to compensate an employee for participation in an investigation, hearing or inquiry held by a public body in accordance with § 1703 of this title. 74 Del. Laws, c. 361, §  1;
19 DE Code § 1707. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 19 - Labor|Chapter 17. Whistleblowers’ Protection|§ 1707. Notices requirement.

§ 1707. Notices requirement. An employer shall post notices and use other appropriate means to keep the employer's employees informed of their protections and obligations under this chapter. 74 Del. Laws, c. 361, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
19 DE Code § 1708. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 19 - Labor|Chapter 17. Whistleblowers’ Protection|§ 1708. Burden of proof.

§ 1708. Burden of proof. The burden of proof in any action brought under this chapter shall be upon the employee to show that the primary basis for the discharge, threats, or discrimination alleged to be in violation of this chapter was that the employee undertook an act protected pursuant to § 1703 of this title. 74 Del. Laws, c. 361, §  1;
19 DE Code § 1801. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 19 - Labor|Chapter 18. Volunteer Emergency Responders Job Protection Act|§ 1801. Short title.

§ 1801. Short title. This chapter may be known and cited as the “Volunteer Emergency Responders Job Protection Act.” 79 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  1;
19 DE Code § 1802. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 19 - Labor|Chapter 18. Volunteer Emergency Responders Job Protection Act|§ 1802. Definitions.

§ 1802. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:  (1) “Employer” means any person employing 10 or more employees; and (2) “Volunteer emergency responder” means a volunteer firefighter, a member of a ladies auxiliary of a volunteer fire company, volunteer emergency medical technician and/or a volunteer fire police officer.79 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  1;
19 DE Code § 1803. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 19 - Labor|Chapter 18. Volunteer Emergency Responders Job Protection Act|§ 1803. Employer; prohibited acts.

§ 1803. Employer; prohibited acts. (a) No employer shall terminate, demote or take any other disciplinary action against any employee who is a volunteer emergency responder if:  (1) Such employee, when acting as a volunteer emergency responder, is absent from his or her place of employment in order to respond to a Governor-declared state of emergency lasting up to 7 consecutive days; or (2) Such employee, when acting as a volunteer emergency responder, is absent from his or her place of employment in order to respond to a President-declared national emergency lasting up to 14 consecutive days; or (3) Such employee is absent from his or her place of employment due to injury sustained by such employee when acting as a volunteer emergency responder including responding to an emergency. (b) Paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section shall not apply to:  (1) Essential state employees; (2) Members of the armed forces; (3) Members of the National Guard; (4) Employees of a hospital licensed pursuant to Chapter 10 of Title 16; and (5) Employees of public utilities or providers of voice over IP service or cellular telephone service who are necessary to maintain the integrity of networks, facilities or assist first responders.79 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
19 DE Code § 1804. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 19 - Labor|Chapter 18. Volunteer Emergency Responders Job Protection Act|§ 1804. Employer; adjustments to wages authorized.

§ 1804. Employer; adjustments to wages authorized. An employer may subtract from an employee's earned wages any time such employee is away from his or her place of employment for reason described in § 1803 of this title. 79 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
19 DE Code § 1805. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 19 - Labor|Chapter 18. Volunteer Emergency Responders Job Protection Act|§ 1805. Employee; duty to notify employer.

§ 1805. Employee; duty to notify employer. An employee shall notify his or her employer, in accordance with the existing policies of the employer if such policy exists, that he or she may be absent from his or her place of employment upon the occurrence of an event described in § 1803 of this title. 79 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
19 DE Code § 1806. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 19 - Labor|Chapter 18. Volunteer Emergency Responders Job Protection Act|§ 1806. Employee; provide written statement; contents.

§ 1806. Employee; provide written statement; contents. (a) At an employer's request, an employee, acting as a volunteer emergency responder, who is absent from his or her place of employment in order to respond to an emergency shall provide his or her employer, within 7 days of such request, a written statement signed by the individual in charge of the volunteer department or another individual authorized to act for such individual that includes the following: That the employee responded to an emergency; the date and time of the emergency; and the date and time such employee completed his or her volunteer emergency activities. (b) At an employer's request, an employee, who is absent from his or her place of employment due to injury sustained by such employee while responding to an emergency shall provide his or her employer, within 5 days of such request, a written statement signed by the relevant medical professional or another individual authorized to act for such medical professional that includes the following: That the employee was seen by such medical professional, the date the employee was seen by such medical professional, and the estimated period of partial or total incapacity to perform the employee's job. 79 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;