Common use of Reclassification Downgrade Clause in Contracts

Reclassification Downgrade. a. If any position is downgraded with a substantial change of duties and job number, such action is NOT considered a reduction in force (RIF). In all cases, downgrades resulting from reclassification will be considered as classification actions. b. No individual will be downgraded as a result of a local classification action until an on site classification desk audit of the duties being performed, has been accomplished by HRO. This audit shall take place before the effective date of the proposed action(s). The annual position description review shall not fulfill the requirements of this desk audit c. The employer will not utilize classification actions for the purpose of either awards or punishment.