North Dakota § 34-12-05 - Exclusive representation - Employees' adjustment of grievances directly
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§ 34-12-05. Exclusive representation - Employees' adjustment of grievances directly
with employer. 1. Representatives designated or selected for the purpose of collective bargaining of the employees in a unit appropriate for such purposes are exclusive representatives of all the employees in such unit for the purposes of collective bargaining in respect to rates of pay, wages, hours of employment, or other conditions of employment. 2. Any individual employee or group of employees has the right at any time to present grievances to the individual's or group's employer and to have such grievances adjusted, without the intervention of the bargaining representative, as long as the adjustment is not inconsistent with the terms of a collective bargaining contract or agreement then in effect. The bargaining representative must be given an opportunity to be present at such adjustment.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 34-12-05
What does North Dakota Century Code § 34-12-05 cover?
Section 34-12-05 ("Exclusive representation - Employees' adjustment of grievances directly") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 34-12-05?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 34-12-05" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 34-12-05 apply to my situation?
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