Chapman v. South Carolina Department of Social Services

SHORT, J.:

William Henry Chapman filed a grievance against his employer, South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS), alleging his termination was improper. On appeal, he argues the Administrative Law Court (ALC) erred in (1) finding he failed to exhaust his administrative remedies and (2) failing to find DSS was estopped from raising the issue even if he failed to exhaust his administrative remedies. We reverse and remand.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL HISTORY

DSS terminated Chapman from his employment with the Clarendon County Division of DSS by hand-delivered letter dated June 3, 2014. The letter…