Quarterman v. City of Springfield, et al. (Lawyers Weekly No. 11-035-17)
Retaliation claim against city upheld after mayor opposed liquor license application following employee's discrimination complaint. Lost profits damages eliminated.
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City of Springfield v. United Public Service Employees Union (Lawyers Weekly No. 11-035-16)
Arbitrator properly reinstated employee terminated for sexual harassment based on progressive discipline principles despite serious misconduct.
City of Springfield v. Local Union No. 648, International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO (Lawyers Weekly No. 11-107-15)
Arbitrator properly awarded back pay for employees unlawfully assigned to acting positions in violation of civil service law and collective bargaining agreement.
City of Springfield v. Civil Service Commission, et al. (Lawyers Weekly No. 10-142-14)
Provisional employee with prior permanent civil service status retains right to appeal termination; off-duty tax fraud does not constitute misconduct in office under suspension statute.
Serrazina v. Springfield Public Schools (Lawyers Weekly No. 10-027-13)
School adjustment counselor suspended without pay following federal indictment, then terminated. Arbitrator ordered reinstatement; court awarded back pay for suspension period only.