Civil Rights Division of Bureau of Labor v. Williams

The petitioner demoted respondent, one of its employes, for inefficiency, insubordination and misconduct. After a hearing at which much conflicting evidence was presented, the Employment Relations Board (ERB) modified the permanent demotion to a temporary demotion. Petitioner appeals.

The five specific charges against respondent fall into three groups, and present three separate issues.

I

Two of the charges were that: respondent had released confidential information contrary to statute, agency rule and agency policy; and respondent was away from his office excessively during lunch and coffee…