Common use of Reclassifications – Expedited Appeal Pilot Process Clause in Contracts

Reclassifications – Expedited Appeal Pilot Process. Effective the signing of this agreement, the parties will establish a pilot process for review of disputed employee-initiated reclassification requests. When the Bureau of Human Resources staff is likely to recommend denial of an employee-initiated request for reclassification, the union will be notified. A Reclassification Labor/Management Committee will be established consisting of up to two (2) members appointed by the Union representing each bargaining unit, and an equivalent number of State representatives, consisting of the Bureau of Human Resources staff and appropriate agency Human Resources representatives. The Reclassification Labor/Management Committee shall review the employee-initiated reclassification request in order to agree on a recommended outcome. The Labor/Management Committee may issue a unanimous or divided recommendation to the Director of the Bureau of Human Resources who will issue a determination. If the Union disagrees with the Director’s determination, they may appeal to an experienced arbitrator. The parties will mutually develop a protocol so that several appeals may be presented in an expeditious manner, including scheduling and presentation procedures. The arbitration hearings will consist of presentations from Union and State representatives. The appointed union members shall receive training in reclassifications to be provided jointly by the parties before participation in the process. Members shall participate on this Committee and the associated training without loss of pay or benefits. This initial expedited appeal pilot process will be for a period not to exceed one (1) year, but may by mutual agreement, be extended from year to year, and will be reviewed by the parties every six (6) months.