OFFENSE

EMPLOYER’S PENALTY

RESULT ON APPEAL

DESCRIPTION

CASE NAME

Insubordination

Termination

Termination

Firefighter disobeyed order that firefighters not consume alcohol during hurricane watch. Firefighter could not report for work because of his alcohol consumption.

City of Lauderhill, Florida, 121 LA 1035 (Duda, 2005).

Performance Of Duty

Termination

Written Reprimand

Officer discharged for failing to submit evidence to a laboratory, failing to execute a search warrant for four days, and failing to acquire a witness statement. Employer’s investigation failed to notify officer of the charges, an unfair pre-disciplinary hearing was conducted, and the employer wrongly failed to make an effort to determine both inculpatory and exculpatory facts.

City of Raymond, Washington, 121 LA 1168 (Romero, 2005).

Sexual Misconduct

10-Day Suspension

Oral Reprimand

Officer had a consensual affair with a 19-year old Explorer Scout. Employer did not adequately communicate its non-fraternization policy to employees.

City of Bremerton, Washington, 121 LA 915 (Reeves, 2005).