[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 5, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2006]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 5CFR511.602]

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                    TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
 
                CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
 
PART 511_CLASSIFICATION UNDER THE GENERAL SCHEDULE--Table of Contents
 
                    Subpart F_Classification Appeals
 
Sec. 511.602  Notification of classification decision.

    An employee whose position is reclassified to a lower grade which is 
based in whole or in part on a classification decision is entitled to a 
prompt written notice from the agency. This includes employees who are 
eligible for retained grade or pay. If the reclassification is due to an 
Office classification certificate issued under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 
5110, the agency

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will also explain the reasons for the reclassification action to the 
employee. This notice shall inform the employee:
    (a) Of his or her right to appeal the classification decision to the 
agency (if the agency has an established appeal system and it has the 
authority to review the classification decision), or to the Office as 
provided in this subpart if such an appeal has not already been made;
    (b) Of the time limits within which the employee's appeal must be 
filed in order to preserve any retroactive benefits under Sec. 511.703; 
and
    (c) Any other appeal or grievance rights available under applicable 
law, rule, regulation or negotiated agreement.