Baker v. Southern University

FOIL, Judge.

This is an appeal by James Baker from the ruling of a referee appointed by the Louisiana Civil Service Commission (Commission) concerning his employment termination. The employer, Southern University, filed an answer to the appeal. We reverse the referee's decision.

FACTS

To understand the issues presented by this appeal, a review of the lengthy factual and procedural background of the entire case is necessary. James Baker was employed by Southern University as a custodial worker. On January 27, 1989, he was terminated from his job effective February 13, 1989. Mr. Baker appealed his…