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Case No. CA 13-01106
Regular Panel Decision
Feb 07, 2014

MONROE COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF'S, MTR. OF

Petitioner, a bargaining representative for Deputy Sheriffs, sought to vacate an arbitration award that denied a grievance concerning holiday pay for five members on July 4, 2011. The Deputy Sheriffs were granted the day off with pay but were not compensated for their regular shifts in addition to the holiday pay, which petitioner alleged violated their collective bargaining agreement and Military Law § 249. The arbitrator denied the grievance, concluding that neither the CBA nor Military Law § 249 mandated the additional payment. The Supreme Court confirmed the arbitration award. The Appellate Division affirmed the lower court's decision, finding the arbitrator did not exceed his authority, his construction of the CBA was not irrational, and the award did not violate public policy.

Arbitration AwardCollective Bargaining AgreementHoliday Pay DisputeMilitary Law BenefitsGrievance DenialDeputy SheriffsPublic PolicyVacate ArbitrationAppellate ReviewLabor Relations
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

In re Arbitration Between Monroe County Deputy Sheriffs' Ass'n & Monroe County

The petitioner, representing Deputy Sheriffs, challenged an arbitration award concerning holiday pay. Five Deputy Sheriffs, scheduled to work on July 4, 2011, received only eight hours of holiday pay despite being granted the day off, not their regular shift pay plus holiday pay. The petitioner argued that the collective bargaining agreement and Military Law § 249 mandated additional payment. The arbitrator denied the grievance, concluding neither required the additional payment. The Supreme Court confirmed this award, and the appellate court affirmed, finding no excess of arbitral power, no irrational construction of the CBA, and no violation of public policy.

Collective Bargaining AgreementGrievanceArbitration AwardPublic PolicyMilitary LawHoliday PayDeputy SheriffsCPLR Article 75AffirmanceAppellate Review
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Case No. 2021 NY Slip Op 07401
Regular Panel Decision
Dec 23, 2021

Matter of Carola B.-M. v. New York State Off. of Temporary & Disability Assistance

Petitioners Carola B.-M. and Tiara M. challenged the denial of their supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and the Orleans County Department of Social Services. The benefits were denied because they were deemed ineligible college students. The Appellate Division, Fourth Department, reversed this determination, holding that participation in the Adult Career and Continuing Education Services, Vocational Rehabilitation program (ACCES-VR) qualifies as a Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) program. This status exempts the students from certain SNAP eligibility requirements. The court found that the original determination was based on an unreasonable interpretation of relevant regulations, annulled the decision, granted the petition, and remitted the case for a calculation of retroactive benefits.

SNAP benefitscollege student eligibilityJob Training Partnership ActACCES-VRvocational rehabilitationCPLR article 78regulatory interpretationpublic assistancefood stampsAppellate Division
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Mitchell v. Essex County Sheriff's Department

Petitioner, a Deputy Sheriff, was denied an unconditional return to work after claiming medical instability and being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He filed a CPLR article 78 petition seeking to compel compliance with Civil Service Law § 72 and restore benefits, arguing his disability was occupational. The Supreme Court dismissed the petition, ruling that mandamus to compel did not apply as Civil Service Law § 72 excludes occupational injuries, and the proceeding was barred by the statute of limitations. The appellate court affirmed the dismissal, concurring that Civil Service Law § 72 was inapplicable and the action was untimely.

Workers' CompensationCPLR Article 78Civil Service LawGeneral Municipal LawMandamusStatute of LimitationsBipolar DisorderMental DisabilityOccupational InjurySheriff's Department
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

In re the Arbitration between Monroe County Deputy Sheriff's Ass'n & Monroe County/Monroe County Sheriff

This case involves an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Monroe County, which had denied a petition to confirm an arbitration award and granted a cross-petition to vacate it. The arbitration award mandated that Monroe County provide firearms and training to its deputies in the Civil Bureau of the Monroe County Sheriff's office. The Supreme Court had ruled that the award contravened public policy by infringing upon the Sheriff's discretionary authority under Judiciary Law § 400. However, the appellate court disagreed, concluding that the public policy exception did not meet the stringent criteria for overturning an arbitration award. Consequently, the appellate court reversed the Supreme Court's order, thereby confirming the original arbitration award and denying the cross-petition.

Arbitration AwardPublic Policy ExceptionCollective Bargaining AgreementMonroe County SheriffCivil Bureau DeputiesFirearms TrainingHealth and SafetyAppellate Court DecisionVacating Arbitration AwardConfirming Arbitration Award
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Sheriff Officers Ass'n v. Nassau County

The Sheriff Officers Association, Inc., representing Kathryn Ranieri, grieved Nassau County's decision to send Ranieri to an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) for an opinion on her ability to return to work. An arbitrator upheld the County's action, but the Supreme Court vacated this arbitration award, finding the arbitrator exceeded his authority. This appellate court reversed the Supreme Court's decision, determining that the arbitrator did not exceed his power. The court emphasized the limited scope of judicial review for arbitration awards, stating that an award must be upheld if it offers even a 'barely colorable justification' for the outcome and does not give a 'completely irrational construction' to the contract provisions. Thus, the arbitrator's original determination, upholding the County's actions, was reinstated.

Collective Bargaining AgreementArbitration AwardCPLR Article 75Judicial ReviewArbitrator AuthorityIndependent Medical ExaminationGrievancePublic Sector EmploymentScope of ReviewLabor Dispute
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Case No. 525286
Regular Panel Decision
Dec 06, 2018

Matter of Karam v. Rensselaer County Sheriff's Dept.

James J. Karam, a former Lieutenant with the Rensselaer County Sheriff's Department, appealed decisions by the Workers' Compensation Board that denied his claim for benefits, ruling he did not suffer a causally-related mental injury. Karam alleged work-related posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder stemming from a stressful and discriminatory work environment. The Board affirmed the disallowance, concluding Karam did not experience stress beyond that of a normal work environment and finding his testimony incredible. The Appellate Division affirmed the Board's decisions, upholding its factual findings and credibility assessments, and finding no error in the denial of reconsideration.

Mental InjuryPosttraumatic Stress DisorderMajor Depressive DisorderWorkplace StressCredibility AssessmentAppellate ReviewWorkers' Compensation Board DecisionAdministrative LawEmployment DiscriminationHarassment Claims
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Case No. 2020 NY Slip Op 00653 [179 AD3d 1412]
Regular Panel Decision
Jan 30, 2020

Matter of James v. Home Comfort Assistance, Inc.

Claimant Christina James sought workers' compensation benefits after sustaining a work-related ankle injury. The Workers' Compensation Law Judge established an employer-employee relationship and awarded benefits. Home Comfort Assistance, Inc. appealed this decision to the Workers' Compensation Board, but their application for review was denied due to incompleteness; specifically, referring to attached pages for the "Basis for Appeal" instead of providing the information directly on the form RB-89. Home Comfort then appealed the Board's denial to the Appellate Division, Third Department. The Appellate Division affirmed the Board's decision, ruling that the Board acted within its discretion by refusing to consider an application that did not fully comply with 12 NYCRR 300.13 (b) (1).

Workers' CompensationAppellate ReviewIncomplete ApplicationForm RB-89Administrative ReviewDiscretionary AuthorityProcedural ComplianceThird DepartmentEmployer-Employee RelationshipJurisdictional Defect
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Case No. 2017 NY Slip Op 06487 [153 AD3d 1453]
Regular Panel Decision
Sep 14, 2017

Matter of Collins v. Montgomery County Sheriff's Dept.

Claimant Kevin P. Collins, a deputy sheriff, sustained a work-related right knee injury in November 2011, leading to an established workers' compensation claim and disability benefits. The self-insured employer paid full weekly wages during the disability period (November 29, 2011, to May 30, 2012) and filed a timely reimbursement request. The parties stipulated that claimant had a 21% schedule loss of use of his right leg and that the employer could "take credit for all prior payments." Claimant sought a hearing to determine if the employer was entitled to full reimbursement from the schedule award or if a late payment penalty should be imposed for underpayment. The Workers' Compensation Law Judge and the Board affirmed the employer's right to full reimbursement, finding the stipulation's language unambiguous and consistent with Workers' Compensation Law § 25 (4) (a). The Appellate Division affirmed the Board's decision, concluding that the Board's interpretation of the stipulation was supported by substantial evidence and that the employer had not waived its right to reimbursement.

ReimbursementAdvance PaymentsSchedule Loss of UseStipulationEmployer CreditDisability BenefitsJudicial ReviewAppellate DivisionStatutory InterpretationTimely Claim
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Case No. ADJ3918602 (SAC 0330507) ADJ2722371 (SAC 0354775)
Regular
May 04, 2009

THOMAS MELTON vs. COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO, SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

The applicant, a deputy sheriff, sustained admitted low back injuries in 2003 and 2006. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of an award for spinal surgery, finding the WCJ erred by relying on an unsigned physician's assistant report. The WCAB determined this report lacked substantial evidence and did not reflect proper physician supervision as required by statute. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to develop the medical record and a new decision.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardThomas MeltonCounty of Sacramento Sheriff's DepartmentAmended Findings of Fact and Awardspinal surgeryprimary treating physicianPasquale Montesano M.D.industrial injurylow backLabor Code section 4062(b)
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