Discipline appeal denied. There was just cause for DOC to suspend the Appellant for 2 days regarding misconduct related to the treatment of an inmate. Bypass appeal dismissed as a tie is not a bypass.
The Superior Court affirmed the Commission's decision allowing the Appellant's promotional bypass appeal for Fire Lieutenant, confirming the Commission's "broad remedial powers" in regard to the relief that was ordered by the Commission.
An omission and conflicting information provided by the Appellant during the background investigation provided the Boston Police Department with reasonable justification to bypass him for appointment to the position of police officer.
The Appellant's inability to show that he qualified for the residency preference in Boston provided the Boston Police Department with reasonable justification to bypass him for appointment as a police officer.
The Town's use of a de facto assessment center without authorization from HRD and other procedural flaws resulted in the Appellant's bypass appeal being allowed.
Bypass; original appointment; police officer. Appeal denied. Appellant's prior misconduct provided the City of Revere with reasonable justification to bypass him for appointment.
Promotional bypass; Police Captain. Appeal denied. Appellant's poor interview performance provided the City of Somerville with reasonable justification to bypass the Appellant.
The DOC has established that it conducted a reasonably thorough review of Mr. Kumar’s qualifications for appointment as a DOC Correction Officer and that his spotty employment record and a possible pattern of aggressive behavior over the past five year period provides reasonable justification for the decision to bypass
