Sisco v. GSA National Capital Federal Credit Union
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
689 A.2d 52 (1997)
- Written by Rich Walter, JD
Facts
Sisco (plaintiff) began working for GSA National Capital Federal Credit Union (defendant) in 1985. In 1988, the credit union’s manager distributed a policy manual to Sisco and the other employees. The manual described itself as a guide for everyone in the organization. The manager told the employees that the manual was the bible that would answer any question they might have about the terms of employment. The manual listed several infractions of credit union rules, including unexcused absence, that would subject an employee to progressive levels of discipline. An employee’s first two infractions would merit three or five days’ suspension without pay. According to the manual, an employee would be discharged only for multiple offenses within a one-year period. In 1993, Sisco was fired after she refused to come to work during a snowfall. Sisco sued. The trial court ruled that Sisco was an employee at will and granted summary judgment for the credit union. Sisco appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Farrell, J.)
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