Attached is a new decision from Vermont on behalf of Chester VT Police Union. The NEPBA filed a petition for representation a few months back. The Town objected to the proposed makeup of the bargaining unit, specifically, the Town argued that the Sergeant was a supervisory employee under the law and thus otherwise not permitted to […]
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 […]
NEPBA successfully grieved the termination of Police Officer Chris Hoar who was terminated for alleged dishonesty by the Town of Northfield, Vermont. The Arbitrator upheld the grievance, reinstated the Officer Hoar, and awarded full “make whole” remedy inclusive of backpay. The Town of Northfield had terminated the Officer Hoar employment based on Police Chief Helfant […]