Tag Archives: employment law

Client wins unemployment after refusing mandatory Covid-19 vaccine requirement due to religion

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Admin

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 →

Posted in Employment Law | Tagged boston employment attorney, covid-19, dua, employment attorney, employment law, Massachusetts employment lawyer, religious exemption, unemployment attorney, unemployment benefits, unemployment hearing, vaccine requirement | Leave a comment

Pro Bono Honoree

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Admin

Recently, the Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services in Massachusetts presented Attorney Murphy with a certificate of recognition “for distinguished service in providing volunteer legal services for those most in need during calendar year 2021.” Attorney … 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 →

Posted in Employment Law | Tagged back pay, boston discrimination lawyer, discrimination attorney, emotional distress, employment attorney, employment law, lost wages, Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, MCAD, racial discrimination | Leave a comment

Restaurant Manager Prevails (again*)

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Admin

Attorney Murphy is pleased with a recent decision by the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (“DUA”) affirming unemployment benefits for his client, a former restaurant manager of major seafood restaurant chain based in Boston. Attorney Murphy represented the manager at … Continue reading →

Posted in Employment Law | Tagged boston unemployment lawyer, DUA (division of unemployment assistance), employment law, employment lawyer, restaurant manager, unemployment, unemployment benefits | Leave a comment

Independant Contractors May Have “Employee” Rights

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Admin

Attorney Murphy has been working on several employment cases that are game changing for his clients. These cases mostly involve misclassification of individuals as “independent contractors”. Unfortunately, as independent contractors these individuals previously believed they did not have standing to bring lawsuits against their … Continue reading →

Posted in Employment Law | Tagged discrimination, emotional distress, employee misclassification, employment law, independent contractors, Massachusetts employment lawyer, unjust termination, wage and hour violations, wrongful termination | Leave a comment

Pro Bono Matters

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Admin

Recently, one of Attorney Murphy’s pro bono clients received a much deserved win in her unemployment benefit case against Kentucky Fried Chicken (“KFC”). Andrade v. KFC, Docket no: 624245. Attorney Murphy argued at the unemployment hearing that KFC wrongfully terminated his … Continue reading →

Posted in Employment Law | Tagged employment law, fast food emplyoment, fast food management, franchise management, mismanagement, no control over management, unemployment benefits, wrongful termination | Leave a comment

Pro Bono Matters

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Admin

Today, Attorney Murphy marks 35 pro bono service hours dedicated to indigent clients in the month of October, surpassing his goal of 25 hours. Attorney Murphy is indeed very pleased to have made a difference to several individuals by providing … Continue reading →

Posted in Employment Law | Tagged employment discrimination, employment law, mandarin, mental health issues, nail technician, post office, pro bono month, starwood hotels, unemployment benefits, wage and hour dispute | Leave a comment

Unreasonable Workplace Policies Defeated

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Admin

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 →

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Pro Bono Matters

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Admin

Attorney Murphy’s pro bono representation of low income citizens of the Commonwealth resulted in another favorable outcome in the matter of Colon v. Crittenton’s Union, Inc., BR-120635. Attorney Murphy’s client, Ms. Colon, a former case manager for Crittenton’s Union, sustained a gun … Continue reading →

Posted in Employment Law | Tagged board of review, dua, employment attorney, employment law, leave of absence, out of work, part time worker, unemployment appeal, unemployment hearing | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Employment Law | Tagged back pay, class action, discrimination attorney, employment attorney, employment law, gender discrimination, lower pay, sex discrimination, women's rights, workers rights | Comments Off

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