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core function test in Pennsylvania

7 Pennsylvania opinions name it 1 courts 2006–2011 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Pennsylvania courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Philadelphia Hous. Auth. v. AM. FED.green
pacommwct · 2006 · cited in 3 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007The trial court appropriately relied upon this authority, and I respectfully contend the majority errs by overlooking it. 4 In our recent articulation of the “core function” analysis, we noted the impact of the core function exception on the concept of “just cause”: Both the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and this court have held that a government employer cannot bargain away its power to fire for misconduct bearing directly upon the performance of its essential functions; this incapacity (referred to as contractual incapacity) imposes a legal restriction on an arbitrator’s interpretation as to wh

2007The trial court appropriately relied upon this authority, and I respectfully contend the majority errs by overlooking it. [4] In our recent articulation of the "core function" analysis, we noted the impact of the core function exception on the concept of "just cause": Both the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and this court have held that a government employer cannot bargain away its power to fire for misconduct bearing directly upon the performance of its essential functions; this incapacity (referred to as contractual incapacity) imposes a legal restriction on an arbitrator's interpretation as to

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Pries v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Boardgreen
pacommwct · 2006 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Under the principle of stare de-cisis, we are bound to follow the decisions of our Court unless they are overruled by the Supreme Court, or where other compelling reasons can be demonstrated. 1 Pries v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Verizon Pennsylvania), 903 A.2d 136, 144 (Pa.Cmwlth.2006), petition for allowance of appeal denied, 592 Pa. 762 , 923 A.2d 412 (2007).

2007Under the principle of stare decisis, we are bound to follow the decisions of our Court unless they are overruled by the Supreme Court, or where other compelling reasons can be demonstrated. [1] Pries v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board (Verizon Pennsylvania), 903 A.2d 136, 144 (Pa.Cmwlth.2006), petition for allowance of appeal denied, ___ Pa. ___, 923 A.2d 412 (2007).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
Philadelphia Housing Authority v. Union of Security Officers 1 green
pa · 1983
2 sentences

2006Although decided under the now discredited "manifestly unreasonable" standard, three cases are generally considered to be the conceptual antecedents of the core function test, Philadelphia Housing Authority v. Union of Security Officers # 1 (Philadelphia Housing), 500 Pa. 213 , 455 A.2d 625 (1983); County of Centre v. Musser (Musser), 519 Pa. 380 , 548 A.2d 1194 (1988); and Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board v. Independent State Stores Union (ISSU), 520 Pa. 266 , 553 A.2d 948 (1989) (ISSU).

2006Although decided under the now discredited "manifestly unreasonable" standard, three cases are generally considered to be the conceptual antecedents of the core function test, Philadelphia Housing Authority v. Union of Security Officers # 1 (Philadelphia Housing), 500 Pa. 213 , 455 A.2d 625 (1983); County of Centre v. Musser (Musser), 519 Pa. 380 , 548 A.2d 1194 (1988); and Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board v. Independent State Stores Union (ISSU), 520 Pa. 266 , 553 A.2d 948 (1989) (ISSU).

22006–2006
County of Centre v. Musser green
pa · 1988
2 sentences

2006Although decided under the now discredited "manifestly unreasonable" standard, three cases are generally considered to be the conceptual antecedents of the core function test, Philadelphia Housing Authority v. Union of Security Officers # 1 (Philadelphia Housing), 500 Pa. 213 , 455 A.2d 625 (1983); County of Centre v. Musser (Musser), 519 Pa. 380 , 548 A.2d 1194 (1988); and Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board v. Independent State Stores Union (ISSU), 520 Pa. 266 , 553 A.2d 948 (1989) (ISSU).

2006Although decided under the now discredited "manifestly unreasonable" standard, three cases are generally considered to be the conceptual antecedents of the core function test, Philadelphia Housing Authority v. Union of Security Officers # 1 (Philadelphia Housing), 500 Pa. 213 , 455 A.2d 625 (1983); County of Centre v. Musser (Musser), 519 Pa. 380 , 548 A.2d 1194 (1988); and Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board v. Independent State Stores Union (ISSU), 520 Pa. 266 , 553 A.2d 948 (1989) (ISSU).

22006–2006
Liquor Cont. Bd. v. Ind. S. Stores U. green
pa · 1989
2 sentences

2006Although decided under the now discredited "manifestly unreasonable" standard, three cases are generally considered to be the conceptual antecedents of the core function test, Philadelphia Housing Authority v. Union of Security Officers # 1 (Philadelphia Housing), 500 Pa. 213 , 455 A.2d 625 (1983); County of Centre v. Musser (Musser), 519 Pa. 380 , 548 A.2d 1194 (1988); and Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board v. Independent State Stores Union (ISSU), 520 Pa. 266 , 553 A.2d 948 (1989) (ISSU).

2006Although decided under the now discredited "manifestly unreasonable" standard, three cases are generally considered to be the conceptual antecedents of the core function test, Philadelphia Housing Authority v. Union of Security Officers # 1 (Philadelphia Housing), 500 Pa. 213 , 455 A.2d 625 (1983); County of Centre v. Musser (Musser), 519 Pa. 380 , 548 A.2d 1194 (1988); and Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board v. Independent State Stores Union (ISSU), 520 Pa. 266 , 553 A.2d 948 (1989) (ISSU).

22006–2006
City of Easton v. American Federation of State red
pa · 2000
2 sentences

2011This exception was expanded when the Pennsylvania Supreme Court adopted the core function exception to the essence test in City of Easton v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, Local 447, 562 Pa. 438 , 756 A.2d 1107 (2000), wherein the Court recognized that governmental agencies do not have the freedom to relinquish those powers that are essential to the proper discharge of their functions. [3] Thus, if a government agency cannot bargain away its right to terminate an employee, the fact that grounds for that termination are not in the CBA does not give the Ar

2011This exception was expanded when the Pennsylvania Supreme Court adopted the core function exception to the essence test in City of Easton v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, Local 447, 562 Pa. 438 , 756 A.2d 1107 (2000), wherein the Court recognized that governmental agencies do not have the freedom to relinquish those powers that are essential to the proper discharge of their functions. [3] Thus, if a government agency cannot bargain away its right to terminate an employee, the fact that grounds for that termination are not in the CBA does not give the Ar

12011–2011
Westmoreland Intermediate Unit 7 v. Westmoreland Intermediate Unit 7 Classroom Assistants Educational Support Personnel Ass'n green
pa · 2007
2 sentences

2008Acknowledging that the core function exception has been met "with uncertainty and criticism," in Westmoreland Intermediate Unit # 7 v. Westmoreland Intermediate Unit # 7 Classroom Assistants Educational Support Personnel Association, 595 Pa. 648 , 939 A.2d 855 (2007), our Supreme Court replaced the "core function" exception with the federal public policy exception to the essence test.

2008Acknowledging that the core function exception has been met "with uncertainty and criticism," in Westmoreland Intermediate Unit # 7 v. Westmoreland Intermediate Unit # 7 Classroom Assistants Educational Support Personnel Association, 595 Pa. 648 , 939 A.2d 855 (2007), our Supreme Court replaced the "core function" exception with the federal public policy exception to the essence test.

12008–2008
Allegheny County Airport Authority v. Construction General Laborers & Material Handlers Union, 1058 green
pacommwct · 2005
1 sentence

2007Thus, while PSEA, in its Brief of Amicus Curiae, argues forcefully and eloquently that the "core function test" is inappropriate in all arbitration cases, we interpret the supreme court's decisions in this area as holding that consideration of a public employer's core function is an essential part of the analysis under the essence test. [9] Because the arbitrator emphasized the lack of evidence in this regard, we reject the District's argument that, under the arbitrator's award, an employee may step off school property, take drugs and return to school without the risk of disciplinary action. [

12007–2007
Pries v. WCAB green
pa · 2007
2 sentences

2007Under the principle of stare de-cisis, we are bound to follow the decisions of our Court unless they are overruled by the Supreme Court, or where other compelling reasons can be demonstrated. 1 Pries v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Verizon Pennsylvania), 903 A.2d 136, 144 (Pa.Cmwlth.2006), petition for allowance of appeal denied, 592 Pa. 762 , 923 A.2d 412 (2007).

2007Under the principle of stare decisis, we are bound to follow the decisions of our Court unless they are overruled by the Supreme Court, or where other compelling reasons can be demonstrated. [1] Pries v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board (Verizon Pennsylvania), 903 A.2d 136, 144 (Pa.Cmwlth.2006), petition for allowance of appeal denied, ___ Pa. ___, 923 A.2d 412 (2007).

12007–2007
Giles ex rel. Giles v. Brookville Area School District green
pacommwct · 1995
1 sentence

2007Giles v. Brookville Area School District, 669 A.2d 1079 (Pa.Cmwlth.1995), appeal denied, 544 Pa. 686 , 679 A.2d 231 (1996), to support its statement that "the district's policy should be given credence unless it is apparent that the school district's conduct is arbitrary, capricious and to the prejudice of the public interest." (Trial ct. op. at 8.) However, the decision in Giles involved review of a school board's action, rather than review of an arbitrator's decision, and our scope of review is significantly different in each case. [8] Because our supreme court has considered a public employ

12007–2007

Statutes the citing opinions construe

PA § 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 7302 (3)

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