Rodgers

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Plaintiff was hired as a Deputy Probation Officer I in December 2001 and worked in the probation office in Perris. A year later she was promoted to Deputy Probation Officer II. Her annual review in December 2004 showed she needed improvement in the “‘meets court and statutory deadlines’” category. And her supervisor’s “‘biggest concern’” was that she “‘tend[ed] to turn reports in at the last moment. . . . In the Adult investigation assignment, she repeatedly failed to meet dictation deadlines’” and “‘performed below satisfactory level.’” Her 2006 evaluation showed she “‘[met] performance standards’” in most categories, but she continued to need improvement in “‘meets court and statutory deadlines’” and “‘work relationships.’” Although plaintiff had “‘improved communication with her supervisor,’” she had been “‘disrespectful to senior staff and acting senior staff regarding her reports and use of flex/benefit time.’” At her request plaintiff was transferred to a different office, due to threats to her son because of her position. She was unhappy she was sent to the Southwest Justice Center because of the commute and her belief she was being retaliated…