Classification Review and Appeals Clause Samples
The 'Classification Review and Appeals' clause establishes a process for reviewing and challenging decisions regarding the classification of information, products, or personnel within an organization or under a contract. Typically, this clause outlines the steps an individual or party must take to request a review, the timeframe for submitting appeals, and the authority responsible for making final determinations. For example, if a document is classified at a certain security level and a party believes this is incorrect, they can formally request a review or appeal the decision. The core function of this clause is to provide a clear and fair mechanism for addressing disputes or errors in classification, thereby ensuring transparency and due process.
Classification Review and Appeals. An employee dissatisfied with the classification their position will first discuss the matter with their immediate supervisor. This is the beginning of the informal review process. If the supervisor is unable to resolve the issue to the employee's satisfaction, the supervisor will arrange for the employee to discuss their dissatisfaction with an appropriate staff member of the servicing HRO. An employee, upon request, will have access to pertinent information directly related to the classification of their position. This informal classification review process will be normally be completed within a reasonable period. If the employee still believes there is an error they may file an appeal in accordance with applicable DOD and/or OPM regulations.
a. When an employee notifies the Activity that they wish to file an appeal regarding job title, series, or grade, they shall be furnished information on appeal rights and procedures under applicable regulations. An employee may elect to be represented by the Local Union when appealing and when discussing appeal rights and procedures with the Human Resources Office. Such Local representative will be on official time while assisting with the appeal process, if otherwise in a duty status.
b. Employees who file a classification or job grading appeal will be provided a copy of all documentation entered into the case file by the servicing Human Resources Office.
Classification Review and Appeals. An employee dissatisfied with the classification their position will first discuss the matter with their immediate supervisor. This is the beginning of the informal review process. If the supervisor is unable to resolve the issue to the employee's satisfaction, the supervisor will arrange for the employee to discuss their dissatisfaction with an appropriate staff member of the servicing HRO. An employee, upon request, will have access to pertinent information directly related to the classification of their position. This informal classification review process will normally be completed within a reasonable period of time. If the employee still believes there is an error they may file an appeal in accordance with applicable DOD and/or OPM regulations.
a. Before an employee files an appeal there must be a written agreement between the employee and supervisor that the content, not necessarily the title, series or grade, of the position/job description is current and accurate. Appeals where this agreement has not been reached will not be accepted.
b. When an employee notifies the Activity that they wish to file an appeal regarding job title, series, or grade, they shall be furnished information on appeal rights and procedures under applicable regulations. An employee may elect to be represented by the Local Union when appealing and when discussing appeal rights and procedures with the Human Resources Office. Such Local representative will be on official time while assisting with the appeal process, if otherwise in a duty status.
c. Employees who file a classification or job grading appeal will be provided a copy of all documentation entered into the case file by the servicing Human Resources Office.
Classification Review and Appeals a. Any BUE dissatisfied with the classification of their position will first discuss the matter with their immediate supervisor. The BUE may elect to be represented by the Union for this discussion. This is the beginning of the informal review process. If the supervisor is unable to resolve the issue to the BUE’s satisfaction, the supervisor will, at the BUE and/or the Union’s request, arrange for the BUE to discuss their dissatisfaction with the appropriate Human Resources staff member(s). A BUE, upon request, will have access to pertinent information directly related to the classification of their position. If the BUE believes, after discussing with the appropriate Human Resources staff member(s) that there is an error, they may file an appeal to the Employer or OPM as appropriate.
b. When a BUE notifies the Activity that they wish to file an appeal regarding job title, series, or grade, they shall be furnished, upon request, information on appeal rights and procedures in applicable regulations. A BUE may elect to be represented by the Union when appealing and when discussing appeal rights and procedures with the Human Resources Office.
c. Classification reviews and job grading appeals will be submitted and processed in accordance with applicable regulations.
d. The effective date of a personnel action directed by an appeal decision shall be as prescribed in applicable regulations unless otherwise specified by OPM.
Classification Review and Appeals. An employee dissatisfied with the classification of his or her position will first discuss the matter with his or her immediate supervisor. This is the beginning of the informal review process. If the supervisor is unable to resolve the issue to the employee's satisfaction, the supervisor will, arrange for the employee to discuss his or her dissatisfaction with the appropriate human resources staff members. An employee, upon request, will have access to pertinent information directly related to the classification of his/her position. This informal classification review process will normally be completed within a reasonable period of time. If the employee still believes there is an error he or she may file an appeal to the Department of Defense (DoD) or Office of Personnel Management (OPM), as appropriate; however, there must be a written agreement between the employee and supervisor that the content, not necessarily the title, series or grade, of the position/job description is current and accurate. Appeals where this agreement has not been reached will not be accepted.
a. When an employee notifies the Activity that he/she wishes to file an appeal regarding job title, series, or grade, he/she shall be furnished, information on appeal rights and procedures under applicable regulations. An employee may elect to be represented by the Local Union when appealing and when discussing appeal rights and procedures with the Human Resources Office. Such Local representative will be on official time while assisting with the appeal process, if otherwise in a duty status.
b. Classification reviews and job-grading appeals will be submitted and processed in accordance with applicable DoD and/or OPM regulations. A Federal Wage System employee cannot file an appeal to OPM until they first appeal to DoD.
c. Employees who file a classification or job grading appeal with the DoD will be provided a copy of all documentation entered into the case file by the servicing Human Resources Office. An employee who files a classification appeal with OPM will be furnished a copy of that information which OPM requires as part of an appeal and which is not readily available to the employee.