Civil Service Decisions

The Commission denied the request of a New Bedford police officer seeking a retroactive civil service seniority date.

Finding that the State Police failed to prove that a Trooper had been untruthful, the Commission overturned his termination and modified the penalty to a 30-day suspension for violation of other rules.

The Commission denied the appeal of a custodian who was terminated, concluding that the School Committe had just cause to terminate his employment.

The Commission upheld the decision of the Boston Police Department to bypass a candidate for police officer ruling that the BPD had shown reasonable justification for the bypass.

The Commission dismissed the Appellant's appeal of his non-selection for Tax Examiner IV as the Commission lacks jurisdiction regarding provisional appointments, but directed DOR to, forthwith, modify its selection process to ensure greater transparency.

The Commission upheld the decision of the Fall River Public Schools to terminate a senior custodian, ruling that there was just cause for the termination.

The Commission upheld DOC's decision to bypass a candidate for appointment as a CO I based on his lengthy arrest and default history and poor driving record.

The Commission dismissed the layoff appeals of 40 police officers ruling that the Fall River Police Department followed the correct procedures for layoffs caused by a lack of funds.

The Commission dismissed the Appellant's termination appeal due to lack of jurisdiction as the Appellant's separation was due to his absence without leave.