Sterling v. Board of Commissioners, Port of New Orleans

CRAIN, Judge.

This is an appeal of decisions of the Civil Service Commission finding that a 15 day suspension was wrongful and awarding back pay of wages and salaries, but denying that wages and salaries encompass amounts that could be earned in private employ during off-duty hours. Appellant also appeals a referee’s grant of a summary dismissal of Mr. Sterling’s appeal of a 60 day suspension from special detail employment, holding that the Civil Service Commission has no jurisdiction over such employment.

FACTS

Byron Sterling is a permanent status employee of the Dock Board, Port of New…