Appeals and grievances

The process for State employees to file an appeal, grievance, complaint, or otherwise protest an action varies according to the subject area and employment category.

The Department of Personnel Administration (DPA) handles two types of appeals: contract grievances and non-merit statutory appeals. The State Personnel Board (SPB) handles several other types of appeals.

Contract grievances

If you are a rank-and-file employee, check your current Bargaining Unit contract for the specific process that applies to you. DPA's Labor Relations Division handles grievances. Use these forms to file a grievance:

• Employee Contract Grievance - STD 630 - PDF | Word Document
• Excluded Employee Grievance - STD 631 - PDF | Word Document

Non-merit statutory appeals

Follow the links below for examples of appeals, a description of DPA's hearing process, and some final decisions on non-merit statutory appeals. DPA's Statutory Appeals Unit handles these appeals.

• Non-merit statutory appeals
• Final decisions

Other Appeals

SPB has jurisdiction over many appeals. Discrimination complaints may fall under the jurisdiction of other state and federal agencies as well.

• SPB's Appeals Division
• Discrimination

Updated March 16, 2011 at 8:05 AM.