<h1 class="entry-title">Category: NEPBA Corrections Updates</h1>
08 Mar

Arbitrator Rescinds Suspension of NSO Correction Officer:

From the desk of NEPBA Executive Secretary Bill Ryan The Grievant, a correction officer with the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office, was suspended following an April 24, 2020 incident in which it was alleged that he acted in an insubordinate manner toward his supervisor and refused to abide by a lawful directive from his supervisor. Additionally, as […]

19 Jul

NEPBA WINS ARBITRATION ON BEHALF OF NORFOLK HOUSE OF CORRECTION OFFICER

The Grievant, received a three-day unpaid suspension based upon two distinct reasons, (1) for allegedly ignoring a direct order to attend an investigatory interview on September 28, 2021, and (2) for allegedly failing to secure and properly account for inmate funds. The arbitrator held that the employer, the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office (NSO), despite the calling […]

08 Sep

NEPBA & Nolan Perroni, PC win Arbitration case for NEPBA Local 550 – Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Probationary Officers – Sick Time Incentive / Bonus Days

LEGAL UPDATE NEPBA Attorney Gary Nolan of Nolan | Perroni, PC recently won an important arbitration decision that will benefit members of six (6) Worcester County Sheriff’s Office academy classes – dating back to 2018.  As a result, retroactive, bonus personal days will be granted for qualifying officers. In the case, the Union argued that […]