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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
No Call No Show Can Result in Unemployment Benefits
Recently, the unemployment office issued a decision upholding its initial determination that Attorney Murphy’s client was entitled to receive unemployment benefits. The client’s former employer appealed the determination stating the client quit her job by virtue of a “no-call, no … Continue reading
Human Resource Manager Vindicated
Recently, Attorney Murphy’s client, former human resources manager of a reputable k-12 mathematics program, received a favorable decision after a highly contentious unemployment hearing. The unemployment office initially denied the client’s claim stating that the client resigned because he disagreed … Continue reading
Pro Bono Matters: Preventive Measures in the Workplace
Recently, Attorney Murphy took on a pro bono unemployment matter for a client who did not deserve to be fired. The client was a case manager at a Boston area hospital. The client’s former supervisor accused the client of being insubordinate … 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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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
Pro Bono Matters
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
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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