Filing a Complaint When filing a complaint with the Public Employee Relations Board, please refer to the PERB Rules in order to make sure that your filing satisfies the necessary requirements. All complaints should contain the following: a caption setting forth the name of the Board, the title of the proceeding, and the case number (see Board Rule 501.7 Format for an illustrated example); signature of the complainant; complainant's name, address and telephone number; respondent's name, address and telephone number; name, address and telephone number of the complainant's representative (if any); a clear and concise statement of the facts constituting the alleged violation (the statement should include information concerning the date, time and place of the occurrence of each particular act alleged, and make reference to the section of the Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act which has been violated); a statement of the relief sought; a statement concerning whether any other related proceedings exist concerning the facts contained in the complaint. If a related proceeding exists, a statement should be made regarding the status of the related proceeding; and a certificate of service naming the parties who have been served with a copy of the complaint and the form of service, i.e. mail (please note that Board Rules require that every named party should be served with a copy of the complaint). PERB Rules require that the complainant submit one (1) original and six (6) copies of the complaint with the Board at the following address: District of Columbia Government Public Employee Relations Board 717 14th Street, NW, 11th Floor Washington, DC 20005 If more information, please call (202) 727-1822.