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Soliciting a gratuity

Soliciting a gratuity
Dep't of Sanitation v. Norris, OATH Index No. 2352/08 (Aug. 11, 2008)

ALJ Alessandra Zorgniotti recommended dismissal of a sanitation worker found to have solicited money from two homeowners to collect bulk material. ALJ Zorgniotti explained that "[s]oliciting a bribe or gratuity for the performance of one's duties is an act of corruption that cannot be tolerated," and which "necessitates a severe sanction, both to discipline the employee and to deter future similar conduct by other employees.?

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Full post as published by New York Public Personnel Law on September 16, 2008 (boomark / email).