The Public Employee Can Disagree with the Boss—Sometimes: Cox v. Dardanelle Public School District, 790 F.2d 668 (8th Cir. 1986)

Authors

Edward L. Dunlay, University of Nebraska College of LawFollow

Abstract

I. Introduction

II. The Facts of Cox v. Dardanelle Public School District

III. Analysis ... A. What Is Speech Addressing a Matter of Public Concern and How Can You Recognize It? ... 1. Educational Policy ... 2. Criticisms of Personnel Policies as Affecting Teacher Morale ... 3. A Proposed Test ... B. The Balancing Test ... 1. Impairment of Ability to Perform Duties ... 2. Disruption: But Whose Fault? ... C. Would the Discharge Have Occurred Anyway?

IV. Conclusion

Recommended Citation

Edward L. Dunlay, The Public Employee Can Disagree with the Boss—Sometimes: Cox v. Dardanelle Public School District, 790 F.2d 668 (8th Cir. 1986), 66 Neb. L. Rev. (1987)
Available at: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/nlr/vol66/iss3/13