State, Department of Health & Rehabilitative Services v. Ward

SMITH, Judge.

The Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services seeks reversal of the order of the Career Service Commission directing reinstatement of a former employee. After reviewing the briefs and record on appeal, we find no merit in appellant’s argument regarding reinstatement of the employee. We do, however, find merit in appellant’s contention that it was not given proper notice and an opportunity to be heard on the issue of a reasonable attorney’s fee.

Bonnie Ward (employee) appealed her dismissal by the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (HRS) to the Career Service…