Description

An individual employed as a veteran service officer at a public sector agency was terminated in February 2025 after reporting that a new director was violating state administrative code requirements for veteran services. The individual was initially terminated for insubordination, but after filing a state appeal, was reinstated with back pay and placed on paid administrative leave. In July 2025, while still on paid leave six months later, the employer gave the individual an ultimatum to resign within 24 hours or face termination and threats to their career, raising potential retaliation and wrongful termination claims.