Applicants, probationary employees, or regular employees may appeal reprisal or discrimination in employment

Applicants for positions classified by human resource management services and probationary or regular employees in classified positions may appeal reprisal or may 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.