Civil Service Decisions

Dismissal of non-bypass equity appeal deferred to a future effective date to allow the City to investigate allegations raised by the Appellant that, if true, would constitute a violation of basic merit principles.

Non-bypass equity appeal denied. The Appellant was unable to show that at least 90 days of his service in the US Navy's National Accession Training Program was non-training active duty, as required by the statute to quality for veteran preference.

Appeals Court affirmed Superior Court decision upholding Commission decision.

Non-bypass equity appeal dismissed. The Appellants were not aggrieved by the City's decision not to participate in a then-upcoming promotional examination.

Order issued clarifying expiration date of current eligible list for Fire Captain in Billerica.

Non-bypass equity appeal dismissed. The Town's decision to rescind a conditional offer of promotion in order to promote the top ranked candidate did not make the Appellant an aggrieved person.

Non-bypass equity appeal remanded to HRD to obtain further information about whether time serves in the US Navy's National Accession Training Program can be counted toward 90 days of active duty required to receive veteran preference in Massachusetts.

Non-bypass equity appeal denied. DOC's decision to reduce the number of candidates appointed from the eligible list was not inconsistent with basic merit principles

Non-bypass equity appeal denied. The Appellant's request for a retroactive civil service seniority date is not timely or warranted.

Non-bypass equity appeal denied. Appellant failed to file a timely appeal.