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WHO CAN “INITIATE” AN INVESTIGATION UNDER POBRA
Author: Robert Rabe, Esq. Arthur Ochoa was a deputy employed by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO). On March 22, 2013, Priscilla S. informed Deputy Chaidez that Ochoa harassed her. On that same day, Chaidez submitted an interoffice memorandum documenting the...
SUPREME COURT RULES “AIR TIME” OPTION IS NOT A PROTECTED RIGHT
Author: Maurice E. Sinsley, Esq. “Air Time” The Additional Retirement Service Credit (ARS) Prior to 2003, public employees who had performed military service prior to joining the CalPERS system were given the opportunity to increase their service credit under CalPERS...
DIRECTIVE NOT TO CONTACT WITNESSES IMPROPER
Author: Robert Rabe, Esq. The County initiated an investigation focused on Lance Scimeca concerning an alleged violation of a workplace communications policy. Scimeca was placed on administrative leave and directed to stay away from the Sheriff’s Office unless...
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