Promotional bypass appeal denied. The Town's concern about the Appellant's management skills and the strong interview performance of the selected candidate were valid reasons for the Town to bypass the Appellant for promotion to police sergeant.
Bypass appeal denied. MEP has shown that the Appellant did not meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position of Environmental Police Officer A/B.
By a 4-1 vote, bypass appeal allowed. DOC's review was inconsistent with the state's anti-discrimination law and did not constitute a fair and thorough review of the Appellant's background for the position of Correction Officer I (CO I).
Promotional bypass appeal denied. The Appellant's recent misconduct, which resulted in a last chance agreement, provided the City with reasonable justification to bypass the Appellant for the position of fire lieutenant.
Bypass appeal denied. The Appellant's recent criminal history coupled with a pattern of failing to appear for court appearances provided the Department of Correction with reasonable justification to bypass the Appellant for the position of Correction Officer I.
Promotional bypass appeal allowed in part. The City erred by not considering the Appellant for promotional appointment, but, based on the unique circumstances referenced in the decision, only limited relief is warranted.
Bypass appeal for police officer allowed. The Respondent was unable to prove that the Appellant engaged in criminal conduct as a high school student and/or that he was untruthful about the alleged conduct. Relief granted.
Bypass appeal denied. The City of Lowell had reasonable justification to bypass the Appellant for original appointment as a police officer based on his prior failure to complete the Police Academy and his poor academic performance subsequent to his disqualification from the Academy.
Bypass appeal denied. The Appellant's prior misconduct and failure to complete all questions on the application as instructed provided DOC with reasonable justification to bypass the Appellant for the position of Correction Officer I (CO I).
