Minnesota Administrative Rules

5505.0100 DEFINITIONS.

Subpart 1.

Scope.

For purposes of this chapter, the terms defined in this part have the meanings given them.

Subp. 2.

Commissioner.

"Commissioner" means the commissioner of the Bureau of Mediation Services.

Subp. 3.

Competent evidence.

"Competent evidence" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 179.01, subdivision 12.

Subp. 4.

Dispute.

"Dispute" means a controversy regarding the representation of employees under Minnesota Statutes, section 179.16.

Subp. 5.

Employee.

"Employee" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 179.01, subdivision 4.

Subp. 6.

Employer.

"Employer" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 179.01, subdivision 3.

Subp. 7.

Labor organization.

"Labor organization" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 179.01, subdivision 6.

Subp. 8.

Party.

"Party" means an employee, group of employees, labor organization, employer, or employers association affected by a dispute.

Subp. 9.

Representative of employees.

"Representative of employees" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 179.01, subdivision 5.

Subp. 10.

Serve.

"Serve" has the meaning given in part 5510.0310, subpart 19.

Subp. 11.

Unit.

"Unit" means a unit of employees determined under Minnesota Statutes, section 179.16.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 179.02; 179.82; 179A.04; 179A.16; 626.892

History:

46 SR 1387

Published Electronically:

July 27, 2022