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First Name Samuel
Last Name Rutherford
Decision Date 6/23/2022
Docket Number 2020-1568-CONS
ALJ LRB
Respondent Division of Highways
Employment Type State
Job Title Transportation Worker 2
Topics Written Reprimand, Suspension
Primary Issues Whether Respondent proved by a preponderance of the evidence that Grievant violated WVDOH Standards of Work Performance and Conduct.
Outcome Denied
Statutes Division of Highways Administrative Operating Procedures
Related Cases
Keywords Written Reprimand; Work Standards; Job Performance; Disciplinary Action Policy; Arbitrary and Capricious; Mitigation
Intermediate Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Synopsis Grievant is a Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator employed by Respondent. Grievant protests a written reprimand and suspension for not performing up to work standards and failure to conduct himself properly during interactions with supervisors. Grievant repeatedly questioned management’s decisions and openly argued with his supervisor regarding job directions. Grievant is disruptive and in violation to established work standards. Respondent by a preponderance of the evidence established proper justification for disciplinary action. Accordingly, the grievance is DENIED.

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