Callaghan Parente provides legal counsel to current, former, retired, and aspiring civil servants regarding decisions rendered by government employers, including the Civil Service Commission, New York City, New York State, and county and local agencies within New York State. Civil Service laws provide specific rights to individuals who believe they have experienced any of the following:
Unlawful Termination
Passed Over for Appointment to a Civil Service Position
Failure of a drug test or other aspect of background check
Denied or Passed over for Promotion or Assignment
Psychological or Character Disqualifications
The law provides opportunities to appeal these decisions. However, the deadlines for initiating legal action to reverse these decisions are very short. In most cases, legal action must be initiated within 120 days of the adverse decision. Our attorneys have extensive experience on both sides of these cases. We are available to consult with clients on short notice in order to review the facts of your case and advise you concerning an appeal.