SCOV Law

We could probably use this for every post By Andy Delaney SCOV issued one opinion on Friday and two entry orders on Thursday this week. We'll start off with the opinion.  Our opinion deals with this question: Does the 2012 Telework Policy—which gives the "Appointing Authority" "sole discretion" to approve or terminate telework "with or without cause"—let the Guv'nor hi'self impose a blanket three-day-in-office standard, or does that power belong only to individual agency and department heads? (I've been watching British shows lately, so don't be surprised by a little UK flavor sneaking in—in fact, in my head, this whole thing is being narrated in a Cockney accent).  The Labor Relations Board read "Appointing Authority" narrowly, noted the Guv'nor isn't named in the policy, and concluded the Hybrid Work Standard was an unbargained change requiring negotiation.  The State appeals and SCOV reverses. Reviewing the contract...