Welcome to PERC’s decision search engine. We regularly update this database with decisions issued by PERC staff as well as outside arbitrators on our Dispute Resolution Panel or Law Enforcement Arbitrator Roster.

Advisory Opinions

Beginning in 2023, parties to cases involving interest arbitration eligible bargaining units may seek an advisory opinion from the executive director on whether a subject of bargaining is mandatory or nonmandatory. Advisory opinions are neither precedential nor admissible in any proceedings before PERC.

Law Enforcement Disciplinary Arbitration

RCW 41.58.070 requires that all arbitrations of law enforcement personnel disciplinary grievances come from the roster of private arbitrators approved by the Commission. Arbitrators are appointed by the Executive Director on a rotating alphabetical basis. PERC is required to post the arbitration decision with the names of the grievant and witnesses redacted.