Barkley v. Lawrence County

CAIAZZA, J.,

In September, 1972, Winifred Barkley commenced her employment with the County of Lawrence. Thereafter, on July 1, 1979, she was hired by the district attorney, Donald Williams, as an assistant county detective; formerly, she had worked in the office of the public defender of Lawrence County. The relevant negotiated agreement states that in all cases of promotions, demotions, transfers, shift scheduling, and filing of vacancies, or new positions, seniority shall be the primary factor.

It is undisputed here that the position of assistant county detective was not posted for bidding at…