What to do
1. Find out how the appeals process works
2. Make sure you're allowed to appeal the decision
Most decisions can be appealed, but there are a few exceptions. Check the letter or email you got from Human Resources or the Director of Transportation about your case. If it says the decision is final, you cannot appeal it.
Otherwise, you can start the appeal process.
3. Check the deadline for filing an appeal
The letter or email you got from Human Resources will also tell you the deadline for filing an appeal.
If you miss the deadline, you will not be able to file an appeal.
4. Fill out the appeal form (CSC-12)
You can either:
- Print out the PDF form and fill it out by hand
- Download the form, complete it in Microsoft Word, and print it out
Make sure to sign the form (or have an authorized representative sign it).
5. Bring the appeal to our office
Civil Service Commission
25 Van Ness AvenueSuite 720
San Francisco, CA 94102
Mon to Fri,
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
If you need to meet with us outside of business hours, call us.
1. Find out how the appeals process works
2. Make sure you're allowed to appeal
Most decisions can be appealed, but there are a few exceptions. Check the letter or email you got from Human Resources or the Director of Transportation about your case. If it says the decision is final, you can't appeal it.
Otherwise, you can start the appeal process.
3. Check the deadline for filing an appeal
The letter or email you got from Human Resources will also tell you the deadline for filing an appeal.
If you miss the deadline, you won't be able to file an appeal.
4. Fill out the appeal form
You can either:
- Print out the PDF form, fill it out by hand, and scan it
- Download the form and complete it in Microsoft Word
Make sure to sign the form (or have an authorized representative sign it).
5. Send us an email with the appeal attached
Civil Service Commission
1. Find out how the appeals process works
2. Make sure you're allowed to appeal
Most decisions can be appealed, but there are a few exceptions. Check the letter or email you got from Human Resources or the Director of Transportation about your case. If it says the decision is final, you can't appeal it.
Otherwise, you can start the appeal process.
3. Check the deadline for filing an appeal
The letter or email you got from Human Resources will also tell you the deadline for filing an appeal.
If you miss the deadline, you won't be able to file an appeal.
4. Fill out the appeal form
You can either:
- Print out the PDF form and fill it out by hand
- Download the form, complete it in Microsoft Word, and print it out
Make sure to sign the form (or have an authorized representative sign it).
5. Mail us the completed appeal form
Civil Service Commission
25 Van Ness AvenueSuite 720
San Francisco, CA 94102
If you need to meet with us outside of business hours, call us.
What's next?
The Civil Service Commission will let you know that we received the appeal within about 7 days. We’ll also send the appeal to the Human Resources Department or Director of Transportation of the MTA.
If accepted, we'll set a date for your hearing and let you know when it is. Learn how to get ready for your appeal hearing.
If your appeal is not accepted, we'll let you know why and what to do.
Get help
Civil Service Commission
25 Van Ness AvenueSuite 720
San Francisco, CA 94102
Mon to Fri,
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
If you need to meet with us outside of business hours, call us.
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Last updated October 31, 2022