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Court Upholds Arbitrator’s Decision Eliminating Residency Requirement

Rhode Island Supreme Court Rules Arbitrators Have No Authority To Modify Disciplinary Sanctions Issued To State Corrections Officers

Kansas Sheriff Wins Battle With Board Of Commissioners

Even Though Not Supervisor For Collective Bargaining Purposes, Sergeant Can Be Considered To Be A Supervisor For Sexual Harassment Law

Transfer From Specialty Unit Can Constitute “Adverse Employment Action”

Deposition In Workers’ Compensation Case Not Subject To Peace Officer Bill Of Rights

Post-Discipline Hearing Does Not Satisfy Constitution Requirement For Pre-Disciplinary Loudermill Hearing

Firefighter’s Free Speech Rights In Publicly Discussing Safety Concerns Outweigh Departments Interests In Discipline

California Supreme Court Strikes Down Binding Arbitration Of Wages

Court Gives Broad Reading To “Catastrophic Injury” In Case Involving Continuation Of Healthcare Benefits

Officer Not Entitled To Civil Defense For Off-Duty Incident Involving Automobile Collision

Make-up Test For Promotional Examination Violates Merit System Rules

Fired Fire Chief Recovers $250,000 And Reinstatement In Lawsuit

Bargaining Update

Discipline Briefs