Labor/Employment
Nov. 4, 2026
Appeals court rejects reinstatement deals for fired LA County deputies
A published ruling holds that sheriff's officials cannot independently settle disciplinary appeals before the county Civil Service Commission without proper authorization, even when the agreements would reduce discipline and return deputies to work.
A California appeals court has refused to enforce agreements reinstating three fired Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies, ruling that sheriff's officials lacked authority to settle their disciplinary appeals without proper county authorization.
In a published opinion Friday, a unanimous 2nd District Court of Appeal panel held that the sheriff's power to hire, discipline and dismiss employees does not necessarily include authority to resolve appeals pending before the...
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