Legal Opinion

Ross v. Department of Social & Health Services

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided May 3, 1979No. 3296-2PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtSoule, J.

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has appealed the order of the Superior Court which reversed the decision of the State Personnel Board and reinstated Jean Ross, the respondent herein, to her position as a caseworker with the department. Three issues are raised in this appeal: (1) whether respondent's employment was terminated within the 6-month probationary period; (2) whether the failure of DSHS to give respondent 5 days' notice of her dismissal as provided by WAC 356-30-270 makes her dismissal invalid; and (3) whether the Board had authority to exclude "emergency…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Standow v. City of SpokaneWashington Supreme Court · 1977
  2. Anderson, Leech & Morse, Inc. v. Washington State Liquor Control BoardWashington Supreme Court · 1978
  3. Lumpkin v. Department of Social & Health ServicesCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1978
  4. City of Tacoma v. Civil Service BoardCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1972
  5. Washington State Ferries v. International Organization of Masters, Mates & PilotsCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1978

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3Cited by9 opinions

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  2. Major v. DeFrenchWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1982
  3. Skold v. JohnsonCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1981
  4. Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 108 v. City of ArdmoreSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 2002
  5. Bankhead v. City of TacomaCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1979

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