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29 CFR 1603.303: Briefs on appeal.

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  1. Title 29—Labor
  2. Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Labor
  3. CHAPTER XIV—EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
  4. PART 1603—PROCEDURES FOR PREVIOUSLY EXEMPT STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS OF EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION UNDER SECTION 304 OF THE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE RIGHTS ACT OF 1991
  5. Subpart C—Appeals

(a) The appellant shall file a brief or other written statement within 30 days after the appeal is filed, unless the Commission otherwise directs.

(b) All other parties may file briefs or other written statements within 30 days of service of the appellant's brief or statement.

(c) Every brief or statement shall contain a statement of facts and a section setting forth the party's legal arguments. Any brief or statement in support of the appeal shall contain arguments or evidence that tend to establish that the dismissal, order, or decision:

(1) Is not supported by substantial evidence;

(2) Contains an erroneous interpretation of law, regulation, or material fact, or misapplication of established policy;

(3) Contains a prejudicial error of procedure; or

(4) Involves a substantial question of law or policy.

(d) Appellate briefs shall not exceed 50 pages in length.

(e) Filing and service of appellate briefs shall be made in accordance with § 1603.302(b) and (c).

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