Bill Sheppard Argues Veteran Preference in Employment Before Third District Court of Appeal

As a veteran of the Korean Conflict, Mr. Sheppard has spent many years fighting for the rights of this country’s veterans. Although returning veterans are entitled by law in Florida to preference in hiring, retention and promotion by state and local governments, these statutory requirements are often overlooked or disregarded. On August 19, 2013, Mr. Sheppard argued Brennan v. City of Miami, before the Third District Court of Appeal. The issue before the Court was whether the City could require an already hired employee to re-prove his veteran status to his employer prior to obtaining the benefits of the law’s promotion preference. Once again, Mr. Sheppard engaged the appellate court in a lively discussion. A video of Mr. Sheppard’s argument has been posted below. A decision from the Third District is pending.