This procedure will not apply to any grievance concerning:

 

1. Any claimed violation of Subchapter III of Chapter 73, Title 5 U.S.C. (relating to prohibited political activities);
2.  Retirement, life insurance or health insurance;
3.  A suspension or removal under Section 7532, Title 5 U.S.C. (Relating to national security matters);
4.  Any examination, certification or appointment under Title 5 S.C. 7121 (c) (4);
5.  The classification of any position which does not result in the reduction-in-grade or pay of any Employee;
6.  The removal of probationers;
7.  Matters relating to overtime entitlement under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as The compliances and complaint system of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will be the procedure followed;
8.  Mere non-selection for promotion from a properly ranked and certified list of candidates, and;
9.  Reduction in force actions.