The Civil Service Commission just released statistics on the
work completed in 2015. By tracking the total cases still pending from 2006
through 2015, the report shows that the Commission has made great strides in
terms of efficiency. Back in 2006 the Commission had 550 appeals that spent
more than 12 months awaiting a decision. By the close of 2015 that number was
down to 27. The concern, however, is that this newfound efficiency is at the
expense of individuals bringing appeals. The newly released statistics also
reveal that 4 out of 5 bypass appeals are denied or dismissed. The numbers for
discipline and layoff appeals are even bleaker – nearly 9 in 10 of these
appeals are denied. Bringing an appeal at the Civil Service Commission is not
easy, and procedural mistakes can prove fatal. One of the best ways to become
part of the successful minority is to hire competent counsel to represent you.
If you believe that your civil service rights have been violated, don’t delay
in contacting our office.
Find the full Civil Service Commission report here.
