Cassel v. State, Department of Administration

OPINION

‘ FABE, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

James Cassel, a probationary employee, was dismissed from his position as the Department of Public Safety's Identification Bureau Chief. Cassel appeals his termination, claiming that objective grounds did not support his termination. He further claims entitlement to back pay based on a violation of his right to due process. Because Cassel's termination conformed to the objective standards and procedural safeguards required by the collective bargaining agreement, we affirm.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

In January 1994 James Cassel began work as the Department…