Opinion ID: 1596589
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 6

Heading: posttermination hearing

Text: We now address Unland's claim that the trial court erred in ruling that no posttermination due process was required. Article 9, § 5, of the police union's labor agreement provides that in the event of dismissal, an employee may appeal to the personnel board of the City. The labor agreement does not provide for an appeal in the event of a voluntary resignation. Although Unland submitted a letter of resignation which was accepted, he argues that his resignation was not voluntary and that he was constructively discharged. The record reflects that Unland approached his attorney of his own accord and asked if he could resign in lieu of being terminated. Unland testified that he felt it would be better to have a resignation rather than a termination on his employment record. Thus, the trial court was not clearly wrong in finding that Unland's letter of resignation waived any right to appeal the City's decision to suspend Unland and terminate his employment.