Civil Service Decisions

The Appellant's resignation was not coerced, but rather a voluntary resignation, divesting the Commission of jurisdiction of this disciplinary appeal.

SJC Decision related to amount of back pay due to reinstated police officers

The City had just cause to suspend the Appellant for misconduct, including referring to her supervisor in obscene terms, but the level of discipline imposed was not justified. Suspension modified from 30 days to 10 days.

Termination of Housing Authority employee. Commission allowed appeal. Superior Court affirmed Commission decision.

The SJC posted a docket entry soliciting amicus briefs.

Discipline; termination; firefighter.

Demotion appeal dismissed. Commission lacks jurisdiction to hear appeals regarding provisionally promoted employees who are demoted to their permanent position.

Superior Court vacated Commission Decision ruling that Commission has no jurisdiction over matters that do not involve a Trial Board.

Discipline; termination of Fire Lieutenant; appeal allowed in part; discipline modified to demotion / suspension.

Appeals court affirmed Commission decision to dismiss Appellant's appeal. Commission lacks jurisdiction to hear disciplinary appeal of provisionally promoted employee who is demoted to his permanent civil service position.