Antonio Michael Major v. Sheriff of Monroe County

Summary

The Florida Third District Court of Appeal affirmed a Public Employee Relations Commission decision involving an unfair labor practice charge filed by Antonio Michael Major against the Sheriff of Monroe County. The court cited statutory and administrative requirements governing the factual specificity, supporting evidence, and timeliness of such charges.

Holdings

1. The court affirmed the Public Employee Relations Commission's disposition while applying the requirements that an unfair labor practice charge contain a clear and concise factual statement, identify the individuals involved and the provisions allegedly violated, and be accompanied by sufficient sworn statements and documentary evidence to establish a prima facie violation.
2. The court affirmed while applying the rule that an unfair labor practice charge is untimely when based on events occurring more than six months before filing, absent the statutory exception for military service.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the challenged unfair labor practice charge satisfied the statutory and administrative requirements for factual specificity, identification of involved individuals, identification of the allegedly violated statutory provisions, and supporting evidence.
2. Whether an unfair labor practice charge based on events occurring more than six months before filing was timely under section 447.503(6)(b), Florida Statutes.

Disposition

affirmed