The terms “”complaint”” and “”grievance”” are used interchangeably. The chart below summarizes and identifies the WIA, WT, and WtW grievances, complaints, and hearing and appeal actions that shall be filed with the regional workforce board (RWB), the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), or U. S. Department of Labor (USDOL), as appropriate according to rule chapter 73B, F.A.C.
Hearing/Appeal Issue
Local Hearing/
Appeal
State Hearing/
Appeal
Federal Hearing/
Appeal
Denial or Termination of Eligibility as a Training Provider (WIA)
Yes
Yes
No
Denial of Eligibility as an OJT or Customized Training Provider by a One-Stop Operator (WIA)
Yes
Yes
No
RWB Substantial Violation (WIA)
No
Yes
Yes
RWB Performance Failure/Sanctions (WIA)
No
Yes
Yes
Participant Sanctioned for Using Controlled Substances (WIA)
Yes
Yes
No
WtW Gender Discrimination
Yes
Yes
Yes
WtW Health and Safety Complaint
Yes
Yes
Yes
Displacement of Regular Employee or Program Participant (WIA, WT, WtW)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sanction for Non-Compliance with Work Activities (WT/TANF)
Yes
Yes
No
Rulemaking Authority 20.60, 120.54(6), 445.004 FS. Law Implemented 120.54(6), 445.023, 445.025, 445.028, 445.029, 445.030, 445.031, 445.032 FS. History-New 4-3-02, Formerly 60BB-1.003.

Terms Used In Florida Regulations 73B-1.003

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.