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City Has No Right To Request Tax Returns Of Police Officers, Firefighters

Detroit Not Allowed To Lay Off Firefighters

State Police Major Loses Defamation Lawsuit Against Police Union

Concern Over Possible Disruption In Police, Fire Departments Caused By Speech Can Be Basis For Firing Employees

Omaha’s Affirmative Action Plan For Fire Department Ruled Discriminatory

Placement On Unpaid Leave Of Absence Requires Due Process

Due Process Hearing Need Not Follow Evidentiary Rules

Police Union Denied Access To Investigation Of Deputy Chief

Mandatory Retirement Age For Police Upheld

Black Police Chief Loses Race Discrimination Claim

Fire Department Responded Adequately To Sexual Harassment Allegations

Sergeant Loses ADA Lawsuit Against Sheriff’s Office

No Workers’ Compensation Benefits For Volunteer Firefighter Injured While In Physical Training

Court Reinstates Arbitrator’s Decision Reversing Discharge Of Firefighter For Sexual Harassment

Bargaining Update

Discipline Briefs