Peterson v. Caswell Developmental Ctr. Dept. of Health & Hum. Servs.

TYSON, Judge.

*629 Caswell Developmental Center, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services ("Respondent") appeals from the final decision of the administrative law judge ("ALJ"), which reversed Respondent's decision to suspend Tankita Peterson ("Petitioner") for five days without pay. We affirm the decision of the ALJ.

I. Background

Caswell Developmental Center ("Caswell") is a state-run facility operated by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Caswell provides care to residents who have disabilities, behavioral challenges, or medical conditions that require…