by John Becker | May 19, 2009 | In Our Opinion..., Labor In The News, Sandulli Grace In The News
In a recent decision, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has allowed a public employer to block an injured employee’s attempt to retire on disability by modifying his work duties so that they no longer resemble his original core job duties. The decision,...
by Sandulli Grace Staff | May 15, 2009 | In Our Opinion..., Labor In The News, Sandulli Grace In The News
On April 27, 2009, The Massachusetts Coalition of Police hosted its annual Police Educational Seminar for a packed audience in Westborough. As in the past, the attorneys of Sandulli Grace, joined by outside experts, presented on a variety of timely legal topics. ...
by Alan Shapiro | May 13, 2009 | In Our Opinion..., Labor In The News, Sandulli Grace In The News
Based on the attached memo sent to the police chiefs by HRD, it appears the agency has finally relented and will establish promotional lists from the October 2008 exam in the traditional “whole number” formula. As the memo goes on to state, HRD will attempt through...
by Sandulli Grace Staff | May 1, 2009 | In Our Opinion..., Labor In The News, Sandulli Grace In The News
Some good news today on the Banding case front, as officers who log onto the HRD website to see their exam scores are now being given whole number scores. As far as we know, lists are not yet established. We spoke with the Assistant Attorney General representing HRD...
by Sandulli Grace Staff | Apr 16, 2009 | In Our Opinion..., Labor In The News, Sandulli Grace In The News
In a thoughtful, well-reasoned 11-page decision issued this morning, Massachusetts Superior Court Judge Bruce Henry ordered the Commonwealth’s Human Resources Division to NOT “band” scores on police promotional eligibility lists. Here’s the full decision. Judge Henry...
by Sandulli Grace Staff | Apr 16, 2009 | In Our Opinion..., Labor In The News, Sandulli Grace In The News
Superior Court Judge Bruce Henry has GRANTED the BPPA and MCOP’s Motion to Enjoin the Human Resources Division from “banding” scores on police promotional eligibility lists. We JUST got the decision. Expect a full report to be posted later this...
