County Personnel Department Issues Memo to Department Heads and Appointing Authorities
ERIE COUNTY, NY— The Erie County Department of Personnel has placed a Temporary Pause on its Disqualification Policy for job applicants separated from the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (“DOCCS”) due to their participation in the illegal strike that began last month.
In a memo sent today to all county department heads and appointing authorities, Personnel Commissioner Brian Bray stated:
“The policy outlined in the March 18, 2025, memorandum regarding the disqualification of applicants separated from the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) due to participation in the illegal strike beginning on February 17, 2025, is hereby paused.
This decision is based on ongoing legal actions against New York State concerning Executive Order 47.3. Until the courts have issued rulings that provide further legal clarity, the Erie County Department of Personnel will not enforce the March 18, 2025, directive.
During this period, no employment decisions will be made solely based on the criteria set forth in the original policy. The Department of Personnel will continue to monitor legal developments and provide further guidance once the judicial process has concluded.
If you have any questions regarding this temporary pause, please contact the Erie County
Department of Personnel at 716-858-8484.”
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