Skeets v. Johnson

The Court concludes that Skeets, an at-will state employee, possesses a constitutionally protected “property” right to continued employment because of the grievance procedures set forth in the Arkansas State Highway Department’s personnel manual. After then finding that Skeets was not afforded procedural due process when he was discharged, the Court con-*776eludes that the District Court may order reinstatement with backpay without first determining whether Skeets would have been dismissed even if he had been afforded adequate procedural due process. Finally, the Court decides not to reach the…