[inquest]

Where does this notion come from that just because you work for the public, the normal rules of employment don't apply to you?

[Hodar]

Where does this notion come from that just because you work for the public, the normal rules of employment don't apply to you?

Probably because she interprets the contract she signed to be contrary to what her administrators are demanding she do. Thus, it is up to a judge to determine who is correct. If you contract to do 'X' and you are instructed to do 'X+Y', or 'Y'; you have an option to disagree.