Government Employment
Pennsylvania Government Employment Attorneys
There are special laws that apply to government workers in Pennsylvania. In some cases, these laws offer more protection, in other cases, they put state employees at more risk. In all cases, you want an experienced lawyer protecting your rights. At Clark & Krevsky, we handle government employment disputes under the jurisdiction of the State Civil Service Commission. Protecting employees at the state, county, and municipal level, we understand the rights of Pennsylvania civil servants.
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In Pennsylvania, government employees fall under the jurisdiction of classified service. And the State Civil Service Commission is a forum designed to challenge specific personnel actions against a civil service employee. All employees in civil service are entitled to due process when they are involved in a specified personnel action or subject to a discriminatory personnel decision or decisions that violates the Civil Service Act.
Employees in the civil or classified service have a right to job protection when they challenge a personnel action. They also have the right to bring an action through the State Civil Service Commission when they believe they have been the victim of discrimination in employment in the classified service. This is an important part of all government employment law disputes.
Unlike employees in the private sector, employees in classified service can only be removed from their jobs for good cause, which is governed by state law and interpreted by the State Civil Service Commission. Good cause could include things like job performance or misconduct, and common challenges include dismissals or demotions based on the following:
- Alleged leave usage violations
- Alleged poor performance
- Alleged workplace misconduct
We protect the rights of government employees involved in all types of government employment law disputes. We understand how Pennsylvania law works and we understand how to protect your rights. Call 888-593-6283 or contact us on-line today for more information.
