Archive for September, 2008

Appeals Court Encourages Public Employers to Litigate Arbitration Decisions on Public Policy Grounds

Monday, September 29th, 2008 by Sandulli Grace Staff

In School Comm. of Lowell v Oun, 07-P-184 (Sept. 25, 2008), the Appeals Court upheld an arbitrator’s decision to reinstate three wrongfully-terminated teachers with full back pay and benefits.  In a possibly disturbing signal that could disrupt future judicial review…

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EXTRA! EXTRA! News Carriers Are “Employees” For Purposes of Unemployment

Thursday, September 25th, 2008 by Patrick Bryant

In Driscoll v. Worcester Telegram & Gazette, #07-P-344 (September 25, 2008), the Appeals Court has ruled that a 21-year veteran paper deliverer for eight major newspapers is an “employee” and therefore eligible for unemployment benefits. The Court rejected the employer’s…

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Appeals Court Interprets Civil Service Requirement Of One Year Of Employment For Promotional Candidates

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008 by Patrick Bryant

In Weinburgh v. Civil Service Commission & City of Haverhill (07-P-1692)(Sept. 4, 2008), the Appeals Court ruled that a candidate for promotion may sit for a promotional exam even if the candidate did not actually serve a full year in…

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