The board shall have the power to issue a decision and order directing an offending party to cease and desist from the unfair practice and to take affirmative action, that includes, but is not limited to, the reinstatement of employees with or without backpay, that will effectuate the policies of this chapter.

(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 833, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004.)