Though her office was about 20-25 feet away, Alexis Barton heard Grievant

Grievant did not dispute that a loud argument with Brandice Bragg did

On December 17, 2024, Mary Alexis Pence (formerly Keating) overheard a

15. On February 11, 2025, Deputy Commissioner Laurea Ellis and Supervisor Chidester conducted a predetermination conference with Grievant. Grievant was informed that disciplinary action was being considered. During that meeting, Grievant had an opportunity to explain the circumstances involved. Grievant denied the disclosure of confidential information, admitted saying “Oh well” in the conversation with Ms. Bragg, deflected responsibility about the yelling at coworkers, and complained regarding the lapse of time between the incidents and the conference. R. Ex. 1; testimony of Ellis.