During formal contest of the review, what action should an employee take?

• A. Add comments and select 'Reject'
• B. Add comments and select 'Approve'
• C. Submit a Formal Complaint
• D. Escalate to HR

Answer: (A)

Contesting a review is handled by explicitly recording your objections and signaling that you do not accept the outcome. The best action is to add comments that clearly explain why you disagree and to mark the review as rejected. This both documents your rationale and starts the formal contest workflow so management or HR can review your points with the necessary context.

Choosing to approve would misrepresent your stance when you’re contesting. Submitting a formal complaint or escalating to HR may come later or through a different path, but the immediate step within the review system is to document your concerns and reject the decision, ensuring a formal record and proper review process.