COVID-19 and Labor Issues

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On what feels like an almost hour-by-hour basis, we are facing an onslaught of local regional, and national responses to COVID-19. It’s worthwhile dusting off some basics when it comes to the labor implications of COVID-19 in the public safety workplace. Collective Bargaining Issues In collective bargaining jurisdictions, the first stop in any analysis is…

Conviction Of Misdemeanor Crime Of Domestic Violence Extinguishes Due Process Rights

Discipline, Due Process, Public Safety Labor News

William Arganda was employed as a peace officer by the City of Westminster, California. Following an internal investigation, Arganda was served with a Notice of Intent to Terminate on August 11, 2009, for multiple violations of Department policy involving unauthorized use of the law enforcement data system for personal business. After a pre-disciplinary hearing, the…