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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
Bank Employee Prevails
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
Bank Branch Manager Prevails
Recently, Attorney Murphy’s client, a former branch manager of a bank, received a favorable unemployment benefits decision after a highly contentious administrative hearing. The bank terminated Attorney Murphy’s client due to an alleged workplace violation and argued the client … Continue reading
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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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
A Weak Employee Handbook Cannot Support Employer’s Case
Attorney Murphy is pleased to receive a favorable decision from the Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) for the matter of Nidir v. 1760 Society, Docket No. 580819. Attorney Murphy’s client, Mr. Nidir, faced a contentious challenge to his claim for unemployment benefits. … Continue reading
Posted in Employment Law
Tagged dua, employee handbook, unemployment attorney, unemployment benefits, unemployment law
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Massachusetts Unemployment Law Helps Those Experiencing Tough Times
The Massachusetts Unemployment Statute helps people who have lost their job through no fault of their own. Today, Attorney Murphy applauds the Massachusetts Division of Unemployment Assistance (“DUA”) for two decisions in favor of his pro bono clients, both of which are exceptional in … Continue reading
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