Scope of chapter

This chapter applies to applicants for positions classified by human resource management services, probationary employees or regular employees in classified positions who want to appeal reprisal or who want to appeal discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetics, the presence of any mental or physical disability, status with respect to marriage or public assistance, participation in lawful activity off the employer's premises during nonworking hours which is not in direct conflict with the essential business-related interests of the employer, or political opinions or affiliations.