What is General Letter No. 36 about and how does it guide the application rejection appeal process?
DAS General Letter No. 36 (PDF) outlines the procedures and policies for appealing the rejection of a job application as per the revised Section 5-221a of the Connecticut General Statutes. It explains that applicants or employees can appeal their application's rejection in writing to the Commissioner of Administrative Services within six business days of receiving the rejection notice. The appeal involves providing additional information on qualifications. An independent human resources professional reviews the appeal and makes a final decision within fifteen days.
