CFR /  Title 41  /  Part 102-74  /  Sec. 102-74.350 Are agencies required to meet their obligations underexclusive representative for the employees prior to implementing this smoking policy?

Yes. Where there is an exclusive representative for the employees, Federal agencies must meet their obligations under the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act, 5 U.S.C. Ch. 71, Labor-Management Relations, prior to implementing this section. In all other cases, agencies may consult directly with employees. [73 FR 77518, Dec. 19, 2008]