by Alan Shapiro | Sep 2, 2019 | In Our Opinion..., Labor In The News
In Rowe v. Boston Fire Department (D1-18-074), issued on August 29, 2019, the Civil Service Commission upheld the discharge of Boston Firefighter Octavius Rowe for the content of his social media posts and podcasts. The Commission’s summary of its decision states:...
by Alan Shapiro | Aug 5, 2019 | In Our Opinion..., Labor In The News
More than four years ago, my colleague Jennifer Smith wrote a blog entry entitled “Social Media Will Ruin Your Whole Life.” The blog detailed how one corporate executive lost her job over one “stupid tweet.” Atty. Smith’s advice to police officers, teachers, and...
by Sandulli Grace Staff | Jun 18, 2019 | Labor In The News, Sandulli Grace In The News
Sandulli Grace is excited to announce the hiring of our newest attorney, James Racine. James brings a wealth of experience in labor issues to the firm from his time working as a field attorney for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Region 31, in Los Angeles....
by Sandulli Grace Staff | Mar 15, 2019 | Labor In The News, Sandulli Grace In The News
Sponsored and run by MassCOP officials and attorneys from Sandulli Grace, P.C. This training will go beyond MassCOP’s “basics” trainings to explore in depth the process of bargaining your next contract, including: Identifying comparable communities Analyzing...
by Sandulli Grace Staff | Mar 13, 2019 | Contract & Interest Arbitration, In Our Opinion..., Labor In The News, Sandulli Grace In The News
The most recent edition of the Massachusetts Law Review features an article by Sandulli Grace attorney John M. Becker entitled, “The Role of Public Policy in Judicial Review of Massachusetts Public Sector Labor Arbitration Awards.” The article reviews the decision by...
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...
