Appeals (Directive 04/23)
Summary
This directive provides guidance and definitions on the appeal rights of public sector employees as required by the Public Sector Act 2022.
What’s new | Previous directive |
|---|---|
| Expanded to apply to the public sector | Only applied to public service employees |
| Expands meaning of non-appealable appointments to public sector | Previous meaning of non-appealable appointments was only applicable to the public service |
| Lists the conditions and factors that are relevant to each appeal right | Did not set information out relating to each type of appeal right |
| Identifies requirements relating to the individual employee grievance framework for certain appeal rights | N/A |
| Sets out information about time limits to start an appeal | N/A |
| Provides for the directions the QIRC can give in deciding an appeal about a promotion decision | N/A |
| Provides for action to be taken where the QIRC decides to set aside a promotion decision | N/A |