Legal Opinion
Debbie Armstrong v. Preston R. Tisch, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided January 22, 1988No. 87-3139PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
POLITZ, Circuit Judge:
This appeal presents the res nova question whether the 30-day time limit prescribed in 29 C.F.R. § 1613.220(d) may end on a weekend or holiday, or whether it carries over to the next legal day. We conclude that the period must end on a legal day.
Background
Debbie Armstrong was formerly employed by the United States Postal Service (USPS). She first lodged an informal complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), alleging a suspension because of her race and sex. Armstrong is a black female. When she was removed from her position, she filed a formal…
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