Navarro v. State ex rel. Department of Human Resources

OPINION

Appellant contends she was wrongfully discharged from her employment with the Welfare Division of the Department of Human Services (“Welfare”). At the appellant’s request, a hearing officer from the Nevada State Personnel Advisory Commission (“PAC”) reviewed the circumstances surrounding her dismissal. The PAC hearing officer determined that appellant was justifiably terminated. Appellant disputed the hearing officer’s decision and petitioned PAC for review and rehearing before the entire commission. Appellant’s petition for review and rehearing was denied.

Appellant then filed a…