IS IT POSSIBLE FOR THE EMPLOYER TO OBTAIN AN IMPARTIAL REVIEW OF A CLASSIFICATION MATTER?
Yes. The PCRB maintains a complement of staff who are experienced and expert in matters pertaining to classification. These employees routinely respond to questions or even complaints concerning classification matters presented by employers, agents and other interested parties representing employers interests. Experience gained by the PCRB in handling thousands of such matters each year permits our staff to resolve the vast majority of issues presented to the satisfaction of all parties once we have had an opportunity to review all pertinent information. Employers should be prepared to provide a written explanation of their questions in order to make certain that all pertinent facts are clearly presented and commonly understood and that the PCRB s decisions are based on correct information. In most cases the employer or other individual contacting the PCRB can provide all needed information quite readily. In some more complex matters it may be appropriate for the PCRB to have a member
