What is the appeals process for employees to “grieve” ratings?
You may challenge only the overall evaluation of record. The performance objectives rating and the performance elements rating are not subject to the reconsideration process. An employee has 10 calendar days from the receipt day to file a written request for reconsideration with the PRA. A copy of the request and the evaluation must be sent to the Rating Official, the Reviewing Official, and CPAC MER. The request for reconsideration may include a request for discussion with the PRA. The request must include a copy of the rating being challenged, state what change is being requested, and provide the employee’s basis for requesting the change. The employee must also provide relevant supporting documentation. An employee may identify someone to act as their representative to assist in pursuing the reconsideration request. Their representative may not have any real or perceived conflict of interest regarding the request for reconsideration. The PRA shall determine whether there is any pote