When used in the act or this subpart, the term ‘‘personnel action’’ shall be limited to the following:

1. (1) Appointment.
2. (2) Promotion.
3. (3) Removal, including the removal of a probationary employee before the expiration of the probationary period.
4. (4) Suspension.
5. (5) Acceptance of resignation.
6. (6) Demotion.
7. (7) Furlough.
8. (8) Transfer.
9. (9) Reassignment.
10. (10) Leave of absence.
11. (11) Extension or reduction of probationary period.
12. (12) Compensation changes, except salary increments, general pay increases or special pay for things such as overtime or out-of-class work.
13. (13) Performance evaluation.
14. (14) Reclassification.
15. (15) Return to a position or job classification held prior to promotion.