Common use of Internal Appeal Process Clause in Contracts

Internal Appeal Process. (a) When an employee wishes to have a classification decision further reviewed, the employee, in consultation with the Union should submit a written request to the Employer within thirty (30) calendar days of the date the employee became reasonably aware of the classification decision. The written request should: (i) Confirm the desire for additional review of the classification allocation. (ii) Outline the reason the employee believes the classification allocation is not appropriate. The reasons should specifically detail how their job duties fit within the classification specification they think is appropriate. (iii) Include any additional information that the employee believes is necessary to evaluate the request. (b) The Employer will conduct an internal review, which may include discussions with the employee, the Employee’s Manager and/or Director and the Union. The Employer will provide a written response to the request for appeal to the employee and the Union within ninety (90) calendar days and provide detailed rationale for the decision specifically addressing the reasons for the review provided by the employee. (c) Should the Union in consultation with the employee not be satisfied with the internal appeal decision of the Employer, they may refer the matter to the External Appeal Process.