Glinka v. Town of Poughkeepsie

Proceeding pursuant to CPLR article 78 (transferred to this Court by order of the Appellate Division, Second Department) to annul a determination of respondent Town of Poughkeepsie Town Board which terminated petitioner’s employment.

Petitioner, an employee of respondent Town of Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County, was charged with misconduct arising out of his absence from work for a period of 11 days between July 30, 1991 and August 13, 1991. In particular, petitioner was charged with being absent without authorization or permission, failing to justify his use of sick leave with a doctor’s…