Wright-Simpson v. Department of Corrections

We affirm the Public Employees Relations Commission’s (PERC) final order upholding the termination of appellant, Faye Wright-Simpson, from her employment with the Department of Corrections (Department).

Prior to her dismissal from the Department, Wright-Simpson filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Department in federal court. In her complaint, Wright-Simpson alleged that the Department retaliated against her in violation of Title VII for her participation in a prior discrimination case.

The Department moved for summary judgment arguing that Wright-Simpson’s federal case should be…