New Haven fire board chairman: Action on lieutenant's job 'off the table'
"Termination is off the table,"
Cousin said the board agreed to have the parties work out the issue.
It will not come back to the board, he said.
"We did our part," Cousin said.
"The only thing presented to us was (possible) termination," he said, which can only happen if voted on by the board at the recommendation of the fire chief.
Ortiz had no comment; a message was left with his attorney. The fire board's agenda listed Ortiz only under "personnel matters."
Fire Chief
Ricci, the former president of Local 825, IAFF,
Labor Director
Ricci alleged that the long post on Ortiz's Facebook page that covered a number of criticisms, said: "You tested against your peers and was given extra time on each test because of the
The
Ricci, in his complaint, asked for an investigation into alleged release of "confidential medical information as determined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act on the Facebook platform on or about
"Medical records are confidential. The basic rule is that with limited exceptions, employers must keep confidential any medical information they learn about an applicant or employee. Information can be confidential even if it contains non-medical diagnosis or treatment course and even if it is not generated by a health care professional. For example, an employee's request for a reasonable accommodation would be considered medical information subject to the
Ricci, in the complaint, said it was widely known that "I am dyslexic and have several learning disabilities," something that was part of the court records in Ricci et al v. DeStefano, a
"I cannot recall ever releasing any of my confidential medical information about me requesting or utilizing extra time on promotional tests to friends, family, media or contained in any court record," Ricci wrote.
Ricci, who retired on
He said he did not seek additional time, as allowed under the
Ricci said he did make that request for the lieutenant's exam, but did not need it, as he completed the exam before the other test-takers. The former union president said he did not request the time extension for the other three tests.
"The fact that I and people with a disability have to qualify or apologize for asking for more time demonstrates the fear of stigmatism that comes from having a learning disability," Ricci wrote in the complaint.
"Asking for more time does not give someone an unfair advantage," he said. "It gives them an opportunity to prove that they can overcome and compete. It is OK to ask for help and personal petty grievances cannot take away the accomplishments and achievements of people with disabilities."
Ricci wants the city to determine how the information on the time request was released, stating "the city has a responsibility to have a work place free of harassment and false statements."
Ricci has also been in the news lately because of a fight over who has to pay or approve of an annuity he is receiving that settled a labor issue going back to 2006.
The annuity is worth
The case, has been going through a series of procedural motions and is on the
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