Requests for Hardship Reassignment. 1. An employee may request, individually or through their supervisor to the HRO, that the Agency reassign them to a different position and or work location because of a personal hardship. The request shall be submitted in writing and must include an explanation of the hardship, how the reassignment would alleviate the hardship, and whether the reassignment would be temporary or permanent. Requests for transfers under this Section shall be considered on a case-by-case basis. Approval or denial shall be based on standardized factors such as the availability of vacant positions, the employee’s qualifications, the impact on the Agency’s ability to accomplish their mission, or any other factor that the Agency deems relevant to the request. 2. The Agency shall provide a written response as soon as possible but no later than thirty (30) days after receipt of a request. If the request is denied the Agency shall state the reason(s) for their decision, to include justification of any claims of undue hardship or negative impacts on its ability to accomplish the mission.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
