An informal appeal against the decision must be sent to the regional cross-industry joint committee within two months of the date of dispatch of the notification of rejection.
It is examined by a joint appeals body set up within the regional cross-industry joint committee by its board of directors. The Commission determines the conditions under which it delegates to this body the power to decide on appeals on behalf of the Board of Directors.
The employee is notified of the decision taken on the informal appeal within two months of the date on which the appeal was lodged. If the rejection is confirmed, the reasons shall be given.