Nevada State Personnel Division v. Haskins

OPINION

In July of 1973, the Nevada State Welfare Division undertook to terminate respondent’s employment as an Eligibility Worker II. By timely application under NRS 284.390(1), respondent sought and obtained an administrative hearing before a hearing officer of the Nevada State Personnel Advisory Commission, an independent state agency formed to decide disputes between state employees and their employers. On November 26, the hearing officer found respondent’s dismissal unjustified and ordered her reinstated. Thereupon, pursuant to NRS 284.390(7), the Nevada State Welfare Division appealed to…