Code of Federal Regulations Title 13. Business Credit and Assistance § 134.803.Commencement of appeals from SBA Employee Dispute Resolution Process cases (Employee Disputes)

(a) An appeal from a Step Two decision must be commenced by filing an appeal petition within 15 calendar days from the date the Employee receives the Step Two decision.

(b) If the Step Two Official does not issue a decision within 15 calendar days of receiving the SBA Dispute Form from the Employee, the Employee must file his/her appeal petition at OHA no later than 15 calendar days from the date the Step Two decision was due.

(c) The rule for counting days is in § 134.202(d).

(d) OHA will dismiss an untimely appeal.