Malone Jr., J.
Petitioner Elsie Pierre, a correction officer, suffered a work-related injury to her right shoulder in May 2004 and was placed on workers' compensation leave. In August 2005, respondent Department of Correctional Services (hereinafter respondent) notified Pierre that it intended to seek termination of her employment (see Civil Service Law § 71; 4 NYCRR 5.9 [c] [1]). Although Pierre maintained, in response, that she was fit to return to work...
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