What is the Classification Appeal Board?

The Classification Appeal Board is empowered to receive and render final decisions on appeals against classification determinations for non-management positions in the provincial public service.

The Classification Appeal Board is an independent body consisting of a Chairperson and representatives from departments and agencies.

The decisions of the Board are final and binding on all parties to the appeal.

• To place the appellant's position at a more appropriate level in a series, e.g. Clerk I to Clerk II; Storekeeper I to Storekeeper II.
• To place the appellant's position in a different class or series with a more appropriate classification, e.g. Clerk I to Clerk Typist I.

Question and Answer Series, Including limitations of the Board:
For further information link to Classification Policies in:

  The guide to the Classification Appeal Board and The Appeal Process for Non-Management Positions. (PDF)

  Frequently Asked Questions

• The position in question must have been classified by the Classification & Compensation Division of Treasury Board.
   
• The appeal must be initiated within fourteen working days following the receipt by the employee of notification of the Classification & Compensation Division's decision on the employee's classification.
   
• The grounds for any appeal must be the same as those presented to the Classification & Compensation Division during their review of the position.
   
• Appeals should be addressed to:
  
  Mail:
  The Classification Appeal Board
  P.O. Box 8700
  2 Canada Drive
  St. John's, NL
  A1B 4J6
  
  Phone: 729-2658

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