<h1 class="entry-title">Category: Legal Blog</h1>

WBZ Television's Interview of NP's Peter Perroni

In its special report on the recent increase in labor union strikes, CBS Boston interviewed NP partner Peter Perroni for some expert insight. Click here to see the television interview and full article. Source: Legal WBZ Television's Interview of NP's Peter Perroni

HOW TO FILE OBJECTIONS TO P.O.S.T. DISCIPLINE WEBSITE

In conjuntion with the NEPBA, we have put out the attached Memorandum of Instuctions with regard to the recent discipline publication by POST. We have seen many reporting errors already – inclusion of discipline that was vacated, overturned, and not reportable, etc. There are specific rules and procedures to follow to request removal, and there […]

Appeals Court Strikes down "Cadet Rate of Pay": Police Academy Students must be Paid the same as Regular Police Officer

This summer, the Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled that the Town of Brewster’s “cadet rate” for police academy students was illegal, and violated the state’s Wage Act. This is important for many communities who have attempted to implement a lower rate of pay for student or cadet officers, as such rules could now impose significant liablity […]