0520120267
05-11-2012
Debbie C. Simpson, Complainant, v. Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner, Social Security Administration, Agency.
Debbie C. Simpson,
Complainant,
v.
Michael J. Astrue,
Commissioner,
Social Security Administration,
Agency.
Request No. 0520120267
Appeal No. 0120110238
Agency No. DAL-10-0171-SSA
DENIAL
Complainant timely requested reconsideration of the decision in Debbie C. Simpson v. Social Security Administration, EEOC Appeal No. 0120110238 (January 11, 2012). EEOC Regulations provide that the Commission may, in its discretion, grant a request to reconsider any previous Commission decision where the requesting party demonstrates that: (1) the appellate decision involved a clearly erroneous interpretation of material fact or law; or (2) the appellate decision will have a substantial impact on the policies, practices, or operations of the agency. See 29 C.F.R. � 1614.405(b).
Our previous decision affirmed the Agency's final decision finding that Complainant was not discriminated against based on race (Black) when: (1) on November 19, 2009, she received an unfair Performance Assessment and Communications Systems (PACS) evaluation rating; and (2) in May 2009 and continuing, she received unfair work distribution and was required to perform varied assigned duties that included Technical Expert and Claims Representative or Service Representative functions.
In her request for reconsideration, Complainant stated that, "I still believe that I was treated unfairly and discriminated against based on my race . . . ." Complainant, and her representative's brief, restate why they believe management's actions were discriminatory. The Agency did not respond to Complainant's request.
Complainant is reminded that a "request for reconsideration is not a second appeal to the Commission." Equal Employment Opportunity Management Directive for 29 C.F.R. Part 1614 (EEO MD-110), Ch. 9 � VII.A. (Nov. 9, 1999). A reconsideration request is an opportunity to demonstrate that the previous decision involved a clearly erroneous interpretation of material fact or law; or (2) will have a substantial impact on the policies, practices, or operations of the Agency. Here, Complainant made no effort to address the specific findings of the previous decision but is merely rearguing the facts of the case; therefore, we must find that she has not met the criteria for reconsideration.
After reviewing the previous decision and the entire record, the Commission finds that the request fails to meet the criteria of 29 C.F.R. � 1614.405(b), and it is the decision of the Commission to DENY the request. The decision in EEOC Appeal No. 0120110238 remains the Commission's decision. There is no further right of administrative appeal on the decision of the Commission on this request.
COMPLAINANT'S RIGHT TO FILE A CIVIL ACTION (P0610)
This decision of the Commission is final, and there is no further right of administrative appeal from the Commission's decision. You have the right to file a civil action in an appropriate United States District Court within ninety (90) calendar days from the date that you receive this decision. If you file a civil action, you must name as the defendant in the complaint the person who is the official Agency head or department head, identifying that person by his or her full name and official title. Failure to do so may result in the dismissal of your case in court. "Agency" or "department" means the national organization, and not the local office, facility or department in which you work.
RIGHT TO REQUEST COUNSEL (Z0610)
If you decide to file a civil action, and if you do not have or cannot afford the services of an attorney, you may request from the Court that the Court appoint an attorney to represent you and that the Court also permit you to file the action without payment of fees, costs, or other security. See Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. � 2000e et seq.; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. �� 791, 794(c). The grant or denial of the request is within the sole discretion of the Court. Filing a request for an attorney
with the Court does not extend your time in which to file a civil action. Both the request and the civil action must be filed within the time limits as stated in the paragraph above ("Right to File a Civil Action").
FOR THE COMMISSION:
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Carlton M. Hadden, Director
Office of Federal Operations
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