Common use of Classification Appeal Clause in Contracts

Classification Appeal. Whenever an employee or DCSMEC has just cause to question a classification, the employee or DCSMEC may apply for a review of the classification in writing to the employee’s department head, using the proper form. Such request, commented upon by the department head, shall be forwarded to Compensation Administration by the employee's department head, within 20 working days of receipt of request. Within 20 working days of such receipt by Compensation Administration of request for reclassification, Compensation Administration, shall render a decision. If the employee or DCSMEC is not satisfied with the decision, the employee or DCSMEC may, within 10 working days, request a hearing by the Chief Officer, Human Resources. At the hearing, the employee or DCSMEC may be accompanied by a representative of his/her choosing and may produce any documents and evidence to support the claim for reclassification. The Chief Officer, Human Resources or designee will explain the basis for the decision in the event the request is denied. The Chief Officer, Human Resources, or designee shall hold such hearing within 30 days of the request. The decision of the Chief Officer, Human Resources, shall be final, and shall not be subject to a grievable, litigable, or reviewable process.