Gigax v. State Personnel Board

PIERCE, Judge.

Plaintiff appeals from an order granting defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s complaint in the district court. We reverse.

Plaintiff was a certified employee of the Department of Social Services. He was dismissed from his employment on September 20 by letter, advising him of his dismissal and also advising him of his right to appeal the action to the State Personnel Board within 10 days of his receipt of the letter.

On November 19, plaintiff filed with the defendant Board his request for extension of time in which to file his appeal and his petition for appeal. On January 11,…