Appeal of Boulay

The petitioner, Edward A. Boulay, appeals the decision of the New Hampshire Personnel Appeals Board (board) denying him back pay and benefits. The New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI) cross-appeals the board’s decision to reinstate the petitioner. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

The petitioner, a professor of biological sciences, was terminated from his employment at NHTI on January 5, 1993. NHTI terminated the petitioner pursuant to NEW HAMPSHIRE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, Per 1001.08(b), for violating New Hampshire’s Sexual Harassment Policy. His termination followed a series…