Archive for July, 2007

Public Employee Loses Bid For Disability Retirement Because Injury Was Not Disabling Soon Enough

Monday, July 16th, 2007 by Patrick Bryant

A public employee may be entitled to accidental disability retirement if the employee becomes permanently disabled from their job because of an injury or hazard undergone in the performance of their duty. Under Massachusetts law, Accidental Disability Retirement (ADR) provides…

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Mass Public Employees Have Right To Union Attorney During Interview

Thursday, July 12th, 2007 by Patrick Bryant

The Massachusetts Appeals Court strengthened the ability of public sector unions to defend members accused of misconduct by affirming that employees have a right to be represented by a union attorney during an investigatory interview. The case is Town of…

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Public Employee May Sue Employer For Statutory Benefit When Union Contract Is Expired

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007 by Patrick Bryant

Under G. L. c. 126, §18A, jail employees and corrections officers are entitled to “assault pay” if injured by a prisoner or patient in their custody. The benefit is roughly analogous to injured-on-duty pay for police officers and firefighters under…

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