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“Probable Cause” at the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD)

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Admin

If you received a probable cause finding at the the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD), it is important to understand what this means. First and foremost, the regulations on the rules of procedure at MCAD are contained in 804 CMR … Continue reading →

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Trial Success: Employer Liable for Racial Discrimination/Wrongful Termination

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Admin

After nearly 6.5 years of litigation at the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (“MCAD”), Attorney Murphy’s client prevailed against his former employer, Rte. 2 Hyundai in Leominster, MA.  During the 2 day trial, Attorney Murphy successfully proved that the employer’s basis … Continue reading →

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Bank Employee Prevails

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Admin

Recently, Attorney Murphy’s client, a former senior personal banker, received a favorable unemployment benefits decision. The unemployment office initially denied the claim because the former employer alleged the client committed misconduct. Attorney Murphy, however, established through direct and cross examination … Continue reading →

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Pro Bono Matters

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Admin

Today, Attorney Murphy is pleased to receive an unemployment benefit hearing decision in favor of his pro bono client.  The employer terminated Attorney Murphy’s client for alleged insubordination, but Attorney Murphy argued that the termination was unjust.  Attorney Murphy successfully … Continue reading →

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Client Matters

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Admin

The US Supreme Court issued its much anticipated decision in Dukes v. Walmart on June 20, 2011. Over a million past and present female Walmart employees alleged sexual discrimination against the giant retail chain in this case. However, the Supreme … Continue reading →

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Client Matters

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Admin

Currently, Attorney Murphy is assessing the merits of both parties’ arguments in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. The issue at the moment before the US Supreme Court is whether class status should be upheld for over 1.6 million women seeking … Continue reading →

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