Postsecondary Degree Hiring Appeal Form

Pursuant to § 105.1600 RSMo., effective August 28, 2023, the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission (LIRC) reviews appeals filed by applicants who believe they have been eliminated from hiring consideration by a state agency solely because the applicant lacks a postsecondary degree. The LIRC also reviews reports regarding open positions with state agencies that require a postsecondary degree and fail to include an explanation as required.

This form is used to appeal a decision eliminating an applicant from hiring consideration by a state agency solely because of a lack of a postsecondary degree.

Name

Phone

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Have you earned an associate's, bachelor's, or graduate degree from an institution of higher education?

Yes

Have you been eliminated from hiring consideration by a state agency solely because you lack a postsecondary degree?

Yes

To which state agency did you apply?

For which job title did you apply?

Where was the position located?

On what date did you apply for the job?

Please provide the job posting number, if known:

Please describe why you believe that a lack of a postsecondary degree is the sole reason you were eliminated from hiring consideration:

Postsecondary Degree Hiring Appeal Form

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