Watson v. Schwenker

J. L. Watson, an employee of the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, was removed by the appointing authority for neglect of duty, dishonesty and failure of good behavior. He appealed his removal to the State Personnel Board of Review where stipulations were presented and evidence was taken. There was little dispute of testimony. The evidence was that Watson found two blank money orders in a public restroom at his place of work on December 31, 1981, and that he cashed those money orders at the Huntington National Bank, the issuer thereof, shortly thereafter. In cashing the money orders, Watson…