Database Search Result Details
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First Name
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Mariah
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Last Name
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Goddard
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Decision Date
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5/18/2018
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Docket Number
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2018-0827-MAPS
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ALJ
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LRB
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Respondent
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Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority/Northern Regional Jail
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Employment Type
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STATE
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Job Title
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Correctional Officer I
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Topics
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Suspension
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Primary Issues
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Whether Grievant demonstrated that the penalty imposed by Respondent was clearly excessive and/or abuse of discretion.
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Outcome
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Denied
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Statutes
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Related Cases
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Martin v. W. Va. Fire Comm'n, Docket No. 89-SFC-145 (Aug. 8, 1989); McVay v. Wood County Bd. of Educ., Docket No. 95-54-041 (May 18, 1995)
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Keywords
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Suspension; Inappropriate Comments; Unprofessional Conduct; Code of Conduct; Mitigation
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Intermediate Court of Appeals
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Circuit Court
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Supreme Court
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Synopsis
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Grievant was disciplined for acknowledged comments. Respondent contends Grievant’s conduct violated applicable West Virginia Regional Jail Authority Code of Conduct Policy. Subsequent to an investigation, Grievant was sanctioned for conduct, which was perceived as unprofessional and detrimental to the stability and safety of the facility, residents and employees. Grievant acknowledges the conduct but contends that the penalty ultimately imposed was excessive and too severe a penalty. Grievant protest the severity of her suspension. Respondent’s undertaking with regard to the severity of the disciplinary measure tends to indicate arbitrary action; nevertheless, Grievant failed to establish an abuse of discretion or that mitigation is warranted. This Grievance is Denied.
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