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Client wins unemployment after refusing mandatory Covid-19 vaccine requirement due to religion
Attorney Murphy is pleased to start off 2023 by securing a favorable decision for his client who was fired from a Boston-area hospital for refusing its mandatory Covid-19 vaccine requirement for religious reasons. The Department of Unemployment Assistance (“DUA”) initially … Continue reading
Exposing Employer Abuses
Two of Attorney Murphy’s clients recently won at their unemployment hearings after being initially denied benefits. The Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) denied benefits to these clients because the employers lied about the circumstances that lead to the separation from … Continue reading
Seek Counsel Prior to Expiration of Medical Leave
Recently, Attorney Murphy’s client received a favorable unemployment benefits decision after a Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) administrative hearing on the merits of the client’s claim. The employer terminated the client soon after his Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) … Continue reading
Posted in Employment Law
Tagged 25(e)(2), appealing unemployment decision, boston unemployment lawyer, dua, FMLA, medical documentation, medical leave, pro bono attorney, unemployment, unemployment benefits, unemployment hearing
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Pro Bono Matters
This week, Attorney Murphy is very pleased to have received a favorable unemployment benefits decision for his client, which could not come at a better time of the year. The Division of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) originally denied the client’s unemployment … Continue reading
Good Cause to Quit
Recently, Attorney Murphy received an unemployment benefits decision in favor of his client, a former assistant retail store manager. This case presented significant legal hurdles because the client quit her job. Indeed, the Division of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) determined the … Continue reading
Excessive Tardiness, Absenteeism Insufficient to Deny Unemployment Benefits
Attorney Murphy is particularly pleased at a recent unemployment benefits decision in favor of his client, a former Probation Department employee of the Trial Court. Indeed, this case is one of Attorney Murphy’s most impressive unemployment wins given the serious … Continue reading
Posted in Employment Law
Tagged 19 staniford st., appeals hearing, Attorney Murphy, disciplinary hearings, doctor's notes, dua, excessive absenteeism, excessive tardiness, probation department, unemployment attorney, unemployment benefits, unemployment claim, unemployment statute, union representation
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Pro Bono Matters
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
Employer’s Ineffective Workplace Rules Translate to Unemployment Benefits For Employees
This week the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (“DUA”) issued its much anticipated decision of Hall v. Commonwealth Building Services, Docket No. 600073, in favor of Attorney Murphy’s client, Mr. Hall, who was fired despite having an excellent work record and highest level … Continue reading
Posted in Employment Law
Tagged board of review, dua, employment attorney, ineffective workplace policy, ineffective workplace rules, poor management, unemployment appeal, unemployment hearing, unemployment lawyer
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Unreasonable Workplace Policies Defeated
Attorney Murphy’s tone is set for the new year with a highly notable unemployment decision in favor of his client in the matter of Ghidey v. Morgan Memorial Inc., Division of Unemployment Assistance (“DUA”), Docket 599719. The employer in this case, a … Continue reading
Inept Management Proves Costly
Last week Attorney Murphy provided unemployment pro bono representation to a handicapped client who was terminated from his job as a food runner in Fenway Park. Adams v. Aramark Sports LLC, Docket No. 595929. Attorney Murphy’s client, Mr. Adams, was terminated because he missed … Continue reading
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