New York Public Personnel Law

Summaries of, and commentaries on, selected court and administrative decisions and related matters affecting public employers and employees in New York State in particular and possibly in other jurisdictions in general.

May 10, 2011

Employee organization's duty of fair representation

Employee organization's duty of fair representation Ayazi v United Federation of Teachers, 32 PERB 3069 From time to time, a member of a...

May 9, 2011

An employee’s personnel record may be considered in determining an appropriate penalty, which record could include “counseling memoranda.”

An employee’s personnel record may be considered in determining an appropriate penalty, which record could include “counseling memoranda.”...

Termination of police officer for falsifying official reports affirmed

Termination of police officer for falsifying official reports affirmed Sweeney v Safir, App. Div., 267 AD2d 99 New York City police officer ...

Employee dismissed because of habitual lateness

Employee dismissed because of habitual lateness Dept. of Corrections v Gardner, OATH 1096/99 Disciplinary charges were filed against Darell ...

May 6, 2011

Applying the Doctrine of Absolute Privilege

Applying the Doctrine of Absolute Privilege * Van Donsel v Schrader, 2011 NY Slip Op 03698, Appellate Division, Third Department Richard Van...

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