Discipline Appeal Decisions C-F

There was reasonable justification to discipline the Appellant for failing to be available and accessible during a snow emergency. Appeal dismissed.

The Appellant was terminated because he failed to obtain EMT certification during his first probationary year. Appeal dismissed.

The Appellant was suspended for twenty (20) days after he refused to acknowledge his captain on two separate occasions. Appeal dismissed.

The Town satisfied its burden of proving just cause for its decision to suspend the Appellant for three days. He violated numerous police department rules during two incidents with citizens. Discipline appeal dismissed.

Motion to dismiss denied.

By a 3-2 vote, the Commission modified the termination of a custodian who entered a guilty plea for illegal gambling while on duty to a 3 1/2 year suspension.

Appeal dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction.

The Appellant was suspended for sixty (60) days after violating a number of the Hudson Police Department’s rules. Appeal dismissed.

The Appellant was suspended for three (3) days after he violated MBTA Police Department rules of conduct. Appeal dismissed.

By a preponderance of the evidence, the BHA has shown that the Appellant's misconduct justified his termination. Discipline appeal dismissed.

The City was justified in suspending this police officer after he was found in a highly intoxicated state at a local bar on New Year's Eve. Appeal dismissed.

The Appellant was suspended for twenty-one (21) days for violation(s) of department policy. Appeal allowed in part. Suspension reduced to five (5) days.

The Appellant was suspended for five (5) days for failure to supervise two (2) employees. Appeal allowed.

The Appellant was suspended for one (1) day. Appeal dismissed because the Appellant never filed a written request for a hearing before the appointing authority to appeal his suspension.

The Appellant's termination appeal is dismissed for lack of prosecution as the Appellant failed to comply with discovery orders or with orders that provide him with time to obtain counsel. Appeal dismissed.

The Appellant was terminated for allegedly making death threats. Appeal allowed.

Appellant’s appeal was not timely filed. Appeal dismissed.

The Appellant's lengthy record of absenteeism and a no-call, no-show justified his termination. Appeal dismissed.

DCF had just cause to demote the Appellant for failing to exercise appropriate supervision over case workers responsible for monitoring homes where foster children are living. Discipline appeal dismissed.

The City was justified in terminating the Appellant as a firefighter afer he failed a substance abuse screening test for the second time. Discipline appeal dismissed.

Appellant suspended for thirty (30) days after failing to report to work. Appeal dismissed.

By a 3-2 vote, the Commission upheld the City's decision to suspend the Appellant for his threatening behavior toward a witness scheduled to testify against a co-worker at an arbitration hearing. Appeal dismissed.

The Appointing Authority demonstrated just cause to suspend the Appellant for a period of two days from his position as a police officer in light of his unprofessional, condescending and discourteous behavior during a motor vehicle stop on March 7, 2007. Appeal dismissed.

Appellant was removed from his position of EMS Instructor and returned to his position as a firefighter. Appeal dismissed.

The Commission does not have jurisdiction to hear an appeal from a provisional employee who received a written warning. Discipline appeal dismissed.

The Appellant's repeated insubordination and poor job performance provided the City with just cause to terminate him. Discipline appeal dismissed.

DOC was justified in issuing 5-day suspensions based on the Appellant's untruthfulness, including the filing of false reports. Appeals dismissed.

The Appellant was terminated. Appeal dismissed.

The Appellant was terminated after failing to perform his assigned duties during school vacation week, smoking on school property, failing to call in his absences on two occasions, and abusing sick leave. Appeal dismissed.

The Appellant was suspended for five (5) days for insubordination for refusing a direct order. The Town’s Motion for Summary Decision was denied.

The Appellant's failure to perform his duties properly regarding a criminal investigation warranted a 30-day suspension. Discipline appeal dismissed.

Superior Court upheld Commission's decision in which it determined there was reasonable justification for terminating the Appellant for falsifying workers comp forms and being untruthful.

There was insufficient evidence to show that the Appellant violated any rules or regulations of the Salem Police Department, the basis for the 5-day suspension. Disciplinary appeal allowed.

The Appellant was terminated after he was found to have violated a Last Chance Agreement regarding drugs, alcohol, or violence. City was unable to show before Commission that agreement was violated. Appeal allowed.

The Department of Correction had reasonable justification for terminating the Appellant for maintaining a romantic relationship with a former inmate in violation of DOC Rules and Regulations. Appeal dismissed.

The Appellant's most recent misconduct and his disciplinary history justified a 10-day suspension. Appeal dismissed.

The Appointing Authority was unable to show that the Appellant engaged in misconduct related to one of the charges related to attendance. Discipline modified downward.

The City of Taunton showed that the Appellant engaged in conduct unbecoming an officer, in violation of the Rules and Regulations of the Taunton Police Department, and there was reasonable justification to suspend him for eighteen (18) months. Appeal dismissed.

Commission Decision Affirmed.

By a 4-1 vote, the Commission overturned the suspension against the Appellant based in part on disparate treatment. Appeal granted.

The City complied will all procedural requirements related to the Appellant's termination. Section 42 appeal dismissed.

By a preponderance of the evidence, the City has shown that the Appellant was untruthful during an investigation and displayed conduct that was unbecoming of a police officer. They were justified in terminating him. Disciplinary appeal dismissed.

The DOC acted reasonably when it suspended the Appellant for sixteen (16) days after he violated Blue Book Rules 8(a), 10(a), and 19(d). Appeal dismissed.

DOC was justified in terminating the Appellant for his verbally abusive behavior toward a co-worker and his untruthfulness.

The Town was justified in suspending the Working Foreman for 1 day after he left the work site without permission and "took it easy" for the rest of the afternoon. Appeal dismissed.

The Brockton Public Schools demonstrated a reasonable justification for terminating the Appellant. Appeal dismissed.

City's Motion for Summary Decision denied. The Appellant has standing to appeal termination as he was a tenured civil service employee at the time of the termination. Full hearing to be scheduled.

The Appellant's failure of a drug test after a last chance agreement provided the City with reasonable justification to terminate him. Discipline appeal dismissed.

There was reasonable justification to terminate the Appellant after failing to appear for work on dozens of occassions. Appeal dismissed.

The Appellant's egregious behavior, including false allegations that he made against his supervisor, justified the City's decision to terminate him. Discipline appeal dismissed.

The Department of Correction had reasonable justification for suspending the Appellant for 1-day after determining that he submitted false information as part of his application for employment. Appeal dismissed.

The Cambridge Housing Authority had reasonable justification to suspend the Appellant for five (5) days. Appeal dismissed.

The Appellant was suspended for fifteen (15) days and demoted after making racially derogatory comments about another police officer. Appeal dismissed.

The Appellant was suspended for fifteen (15) days and demoted after making racially derogatory comments about another police officer. Appeal dismissed.

City was not justified in terminating the Appellant for failing to comply with an order from the Police Chief to testify at his own civil service hearing conducted by the City of Worcester. Appeal allowed.

The City of Holyoke had sufficient justification to suspend the Appellant for three (3) days. Appeal dismissed.

Commission Decision Affirmed.

The Appointing Authority was justified in termainating the Appellant for violating various rules and regulations regarding the processing of motor vehicle citations. Appeal dismissed.

The Town was justified in terminating reserve police officer Erickson after he used his position as a police officer to assist a friend and former employer in collecting an unpaid bill. Appeal dismissed.

The Town had reasonable justification for discharging this police officer after it was shown that he stole money and jewelry from Brazilian immigrants as part of traffic stops. Appeal dismissed.

The Appellant should egregiously poor judgment when leaving a City truck parked in front of a hospital, unlocked and running. The City was justified in suspending him for 2 1/2 days. Appeal dismissed.

The Appellant's inappropriate comments over the City's two-way radio system provided the City with reasonable justification for suspending the Appellant for 3 days. Appeal dismissed.

The City did not show reasonable justification for the Appellant's termination. The Appellant was improperly terminated, without notice, after he voiced concerns to the local board. Appeal allowed.

DOC failed to show that the Appellant used excessive force against an inmate. Appeal allowed; 20-day suspension overturned.

The Boston Police Department was unable to show by a preponderance of the evidence that the Appellant violated the Department's 90-hour rule. Appeal allowed. Suspension overturned.

The City was reasonably justified in suspending the Appellant for 3 days for careless use of equipment. Appeal dismissed.

DOC had reasonable justification to terminate the Appellant after he was convicted of a domestic violence offense in Rhode Island and was no longer able to carry a firearm. Disciplinary appeal dismissed.

By a 3-2 vote, the Commission did not adopt the recommended decision of the DALA magistrate, who recommended upholding the termination of the Appellant. Instead, the majority modified the termination and reduced the discipline imposed to a 10-day suspension.

Termination of DPW employee with lengthy disciplinary history upheld after recent incidents involving insubordination and unacceptable workplace behavior.