Archive for August, 2008

Civil Service Commission Reverses Boston Police’s Reliance On Questionable Drug Test

Monday, August 18th, 2008 by Patrick Bryant

In a sharply worded decision, the Civil Service Commission reversed the Boston Police Department’s bypass of a candidate who tested “positive” for cocaine in a hair test and strenuously denied any use of illicit drugs. In short, the Commission’s decision…

Sandulli Grace, PC Supports Saturday’s Safety & Survival conference hosted by Duxbury Permanent Firefighters Association

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008 by Patrick Bryant

Sandulli Grace, PC, client Duxbury Permanent Firefighters Association, Local 2167, IAFF, AFL-CIO hosts the second annual “Firefighter Safety & Survival Conference 2008” this Saturday, August 16, 2008 at the Duxbury Performing Arts Center. The featured speaker is FDNY Battalion Chief…

Civil Service Commission Bars City From Filling Fire Lieutenant Vacancy To Save Room For Returning Disability Retirees

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 by John Becker

In a surprisingly anti-employer decision, the Civil Service Commission enforced a preference for formerly disabled retirees at the expense of existing employees ready, willing and able to immediately accept a promotion appointment. In Faggiano, Jones & Cappuccio v. City of…