Begaye v. Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency

OPINION

The Navajo Nation appeals from a judgment of the Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) that dismissed alleged violations of the Navajo Nation Personnel Policies Manual (Personnel Manual) against an employee. OHA dismissed NNEPA’s charges of unauthorized absence and excessive absenteeism for lack of evidence and further dismissed a charge of insubordination for lack of notice. We conclude that OHA abused its discretion and therefore reverse the OHA.

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Iris Shirley Begaye was employed as a Senior Environmental Specialist with the Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency (NNEPA) from…