Frequently Asked Questions

A merit issue complaint is a complaint that the State Civil Service Act, a board regulation, or an agency policy has been violated by a state agency.

Examples of such violations are:

• Interfering with promotional opportunities
• Interfering with a person’s access to State Personnel Board's appeals process
• Inappropriate designation of managerial positions

All applicants who apply for employment at ABC. ABC employees seeking promotional opportunities (part-time, intermittent, limited term, and non-testing classifications).

Yes. A merit issue complaint must be filed within three years of the alleged violation of the law or ABC policy.

No. A merit issue complaint must be submitted to ABC first to allow the department an opportunity to respond to the allegations before filing an appeal with State Personnel Board.

Within 30 days of ABC’s notification of denial of the complaint, or after 90 days have expired since the submission of the complaint and having received no notification from ABC on its decision or investigation results.

• Evidence of having filed a formal written complaint to ABC’s Human Resources Branch
• A copy of the original complaint submitted to ABC
• Factual evidence and documentation of any wrongdoing by ABC