by John Becker | Jan 14, 2019 | In Our Opinion..., Labor In The News
At the end of December 2018, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law a new bill that provides important protections for first responders in critical incidents. The signing was the culmination of six years of work by the Massachusetts Law Enforcement...
by John Becker | Sep 17, 2018 | In Our Opinion..., Labor In The News
A recent decision of the Massachusetts Appeals Court provides a warning to employees: some state laws that appear to provide protections to employees cannot be enforced by employees who have suffered abuses. The case provides an excellent example of why joining a...
by Sandulli Grace Staff | Aug 22, 2018 | In Our Opinion..., Labor In The News
Sandulli Grace and the Massachusetts Coalition of Police are pleased to announce a day-long “Advanced” training for MCOP officials and members. It will take place on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the Doubletree Hotel in Westboro, from 8:30 to 4:30. Click here for a...
by John Becker | Jul 23, 2018 | Employment Discrimination, In Our Opinion..., Labor In The News
On July 1, 2018 a new comprehensive pay equity law took effect in Massachusetts that seeks to eradicate the wage disparities between women and men working in the Commonwealth. See Mass. Gen. Laws c. 149, § 105A, as amended by St. 2016, c. 177, § 2. The new law, which...
by Alan Shapiro | Jul 9, 2018 | In Our Opinion..., Labor In The News
On June 27, 2018, the US Supreme Court issued its long expected decision in the case of Janus v. AFSCME, Council 31. By a 5-4 majority, the Court ruled that it is unconstitutional for a union representing public employees (federal, state, or municipal) to require its...
by Sandulli Grace Staff | Jun 12, 2018 | In Our Opinion..., Labor In The News, Sandulli Grace In The News
Sandulli Grace and the Massachusetts Coalition of Police are pleased to announce our second year of training sessions for MassCOP members. MassCOP believes in empowering its local unions through education to create a stronger, safer environment for its members. This...
