Definitions

The terms used throughout this chapter have the same meaning as in North Dakota Century Code chapter 54-44.3, except: 1. "Applicant" means a person who has applied for a position classified by human resource management services and who has complied with the application procedures required by the employing agency. 2. "Date of service" means the date the notice was mailed or the date transmitted by electronic means, or absent proof of the date of mailing or delivery of electronic means, the date of actual delivery. 3. "Regular employee" means a person who has completed the probationary period and who is or was in a position classified by human resource management services at the time the alleged action occurred. 4. "Reprisal" means an unfavorable employment-related action taken against an applicant or employee by an appointing authority for: a. In good faith filing a complaint, or testifying, assisting, appealing, or participating in an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or litigation; b. Opposing any unlawful discriminatory practice; or c. Exercising the employee's rights under North Dakota Century Code chapter 34-11.1 or section 34-01-20. 5. "Working days" means Monday through Friday exclusive of holidays.