Record #:

20646

Author(s):

Allred, Stephen

Abstract:

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit announced a new standard for political firings cases with its decision of August 7, 1997, in Jenkens, et al. v. Medford. This bulletin summarizes the decision and its implications for North Carolina public officials.

Source:

Public Employment Law Bulletin (NoCar KFN 7835 .A519), Vol. Issue 14, Sept 1997, p1-4, f

Subject(s):

Political firings