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Roles, responsibility & decision rights · Working

Escalation right

Also called: escalation authority

ELI5

Authority to raise an issue beyond the normal decision path.

Used in conversation

“Can we test the claim about escalation right against employee data and lived experience?”

Pitch context

You will see “Escalation right” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches roles, responsibility & decision rights.

Why it matters: In roles, responsibility & decision rights, the definition can change who is affected, accountable, protected or entitled to act.

Caution

Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.

Sources & evidence · 2

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