Decision and order of Administrative Law Judge.

§ 502.41 Decision and order of Administrative Law Judge. (a) The ALJ shall prepare, within 60 days after completion of the hearing and closing of the record, a decision on the issues referred by the Administrator, WHD. (b) The decision of the ALJ shall include a statement of findings and conclusions, with reasons and basis therefor, upon each material issue presented on the record. The decision shall also include an appropriate order which may affirm, deny, reverse, or modify, in whole or in part, the determination of the Administrator, WHD. The reason or reasons for such order shall be stated in the decision. (c) The decision shall be served on all parties and the Administrative Review Board (ARB) in person or by certified mail. (d) The decision concerning civil money penalties and/or back wages when served by the ALJ shall constitute the final agency order unless the ARB, as provided for in § 501.42, determines to review the decision. Review of Administrative Law Judge's Decision