Archives for August 2024

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rejects Loudermill Argument and Upholds Termination of Police Officer Fired for Racist Facebook Posts About NBA Players

By Jim Cline and Peter Haller

In Andrade v City of Milwaukee, the Wisconsin State Supreme Court ruled that a police officer fired for making racist comments on Facebook was not entitled to getting his job back because of an alleged pre-termination due process violation. The Court reasoned that the officer was entitled to notice of the charges against him, but not to all the information related to factors involved in determining the level of discipline imposed.

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Ohio Arbitrator Rules That CBA Allowed for Temporary Adjustment of Police Work Schedules

By Jim Cline and Peter Haller

In City of New Albany, an Ohio arbitrator ruled that a shortened work week for three police officers following extensive work on a holiday weekend was not a violation of the CBA agreement. The Arbitrator reasoned that although the CBA guaranteed a 40-hour work week, a specific provision gave the Employer authority to temporarily adjust schedules according to department needs.

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