The Discipline Book: Essentials of Discipline Involving Officers and Employees in the Public Service

The Discipline Book is a handbook for administrators, union officials and attorneys involved in disciplinary actions taken against public officers and employees employed by New York State and its political subdivisions under the State's Civil Service Law, the Education Law and disciplinary grievance procedures negotiated pursuant to the Taylor Law.

It covers such diverse topics as due process, employee discipline, Education Law 3020-a hearings, Civil Service Section 75 hearings, the appellate process, First Amendment issues, defamation, evidence, drug testing, provisional and probationary appointments as well as the Taylor Law, using summaries of leading court decisions to illustrate key points.

The Discipline Book is also a valuable resource for those involved in disciplinary actions taken against public officers and employees serving in other States.