Probationary employee terminations and personnel fairness
Summary
Ald. Moore described two small-department employees fired during probation with 'made-up' reasons — including one terminated a week before her one-year mark and cancer surgery. She demanded written policies so terminations go through a check before final.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
City employees who would gain fair, documented termination processes.
Probationary employees in small departments currently terminable without documented cause.
Mentions & discussions (2)
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE — October 14, 2026
Ald. Moore described two small-department employees fired during probation with 'made-up' reasons — including one terminated a week before her one-year mark and cancer surgery. She demanded written policies so terminations go through a check before final.
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE — October 13, 2026
Alderwoman Moore pressed DER on the move from six-month to twelve-month probation and raised the case of an employee terminated just before her probation ended with no prior discipline. DER explained documentation requirements and compliance oversight but acknowledged gaps in employee education about rights.
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