Berumen v. Los Angeles County Department of Health Services

Opinion

WILLHITE, Acting P. J.

INTRODUCTION

This appeal raises the question whether the Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission (Commission) has jurisdiction to entertain a claim that an employee has been subject to a “constructive” or “de facto” demotion. Based upon the pertinent provisions of the Los Angeles County Charter and Civil Service Rules, we conclude that the Commission lacks jurisdiction to do so. We therefore affirm the judgment denying appellant’s petition for a writ of mandate compelling the Commission to hear her claim.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Appellant Margaret…