In Re Grievance of Baldwin

Grievant appeals from a decision of the Vermont Labor Relations Board that she could not contest her termination from her position with the Department of General Services because she had resigned from that position. She argues that a resignation is ineffective unless it is in writing, that the evidence shows that she did not resign, and, in any event, there was a constructive discharge.

Her argument that a resignation is ineffective if not written relies on a Department of Personnel rule requiring an employee to put a resignation in writing. See Vermont Department of Personnel, Rules and…