Overview
This table reflects a compilation of selected attributes analyzed across 159 Settlement Agreements. The OSA Description of Settlement is annotated as “N/A” only in instances where a Reporting Agency identified a Settlement Agreement as existing, but OSA did not receive a copy of the Settlement Agreement. In the Confidentiality or Other Restrictive Langue and Clause columns, an entry of “Unknown” reflects instances where the OSA was unable to review the Settlement Agreement:
| Executive Office | Agency | Settlement Year | Amount of Settlement | Self-Reported Description of Settlement | OSA Description of Settlement | Confidentiality or Other Restrictive Language | Confidentiality or Other Restrictive Clause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A&F | Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance | 2012 | $0 | Settlement to resolve employment separation and all grievances & claims arising out of his employment; no damages paid | N/A | Unknown | Unknown |
| A&F | Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance | 2014 | $50,000 | Settlement to resolve discrimination claims; payment of lump sum damages ($28,000) and attorneys’ fees ($22,000) | MCAD—Discrimination on the Basis of Disability, Age & Gender, and Retaliation accompanied by Separation of Employment | “The parties agree that the provisions, terms and conditions of this Agreement are to be held in confidence to the extent permissible but law and will not disclose such matters to any person or entity unless otherwise compelled under law, except that Complainant may disclose such matter to...immediate family, counsel, financial or tax advisors, or taxing authorities.” | Confidential |
| A&F | Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance | 2016 | $15,000 | Settlement of employment action claims and labor grievance; payment of lump sum damages | Union—Employment action claims related to unfair labor practice charges and grievances | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| A&F | Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance | 2016 | $15,000 | Settlement of employment action claims and labor grievance; payment of lump sum damages | Union—Employment action claims related to unfair labor practice charges and grievances | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| A&F | Department of Revenue | 2022 | N/A | Grievance | Union—Dispute related to comp time | “This Agreement is not publication and the Parties agree that they will not release the Agreement itself or disclose publicly or to a third party any of the terms and conditions contained herein absent a legal or compulsory requirement to do so.” | Confidential, Not for publication |
| A&F | Department of Revenue | 2022 | N/A | Arbitration | Union—Release of Arbitration Claims Related to Personal Transfer Procedures | “This Settlement Agreement . . . is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| A&F | Department of Revenue | 2016 | $710.50 | Grievance | Union—Improper Denial of Promotion Pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement & Partial Retroactive Payment | “This Agreement is not for publication and the Parties agree that they will not release the Agreement itself or disclose publicly or to a third party any of the terms and conditions contained herein absent a legal or compulsory requirement to do so.” | Confidential, Not for publication |
| A&F | Department of Revenue | 2022 | N/A | Grievance | Union—Employee Performance Rating & Evaluation | “This Agreement is not for publication and the Parties agree that they will not release the Agreement itself or disclose publicly or to a third party any of the terms and conditions contained herein absent a legal or compulsory requirement to do so.” | Confidential, Not for publication |
| A&F | Department of Revenue | 2019 | $19,999.00 | MCAD | Union—Resignation in lieu of termination and release of MCAD claims; Employee Performance Rating(s), Discipline, and Denial of Request for Reasonable Accommodation | “This Agreement is not for publication and the Parties agree that they will not release the Agreement itself or disclose publicly or to a third party any of the terms and conditions contained herein absent a legal or compulsory requirement to do so.” | Confidential, Not for publication |
| A&F | Department of Revenue | 2022 | N/A | Grievance | Union—Resignation in lieu of termination related to failure to meet expectations and violating company policy | “This Agreement is not for publication and the Parties agree that they will not release the Agreement itself or disclose publicly or to a third party any of the terms and conditions contained herein absent a legal or compulsory requirement to do so.” | Confidential, Not for publication |
| A&F | Department of Revenue | 2016 | $18,000.00 | Arbitration | Union—Resignation in lieu of termination | “This Agreement is not for publication and the Parties agree that they will not release the Agreement itself or disclose publicly or to a third party any of the terms and conditions contained herein absent a legal or compulsory requirement to do so.” | Confidential, Not for publication |
| A&F | Department of Revenue | 2020 | N/A | Grievance | Union—Rescission of suspension | “This Agreement is not for publication and the Parties agree that they will not release the Agreement itself or disclose publicly or to a third party any of the terms and conditions contained herein absent a legal or compulsory requirement to do so.” | Confidential, Not for publication |
| A&F | Department of Revenue | 2020 | N/A | MCAD—Disability | MCAD—Discrimination on the Basis of Disability | “This Agreement is not for publication and the Parties agree that they will not release the Agreement itself or disclose publicly or to a third party any of the terms and conditions contained herein absent a legal or compulsory requirement to do so.” | Confidential, Not for publication |
| A&F | Department of Revenue | 2017 | N/A | Grievance | Union—Disciplinary Actions & Reimbursement for Pay Resulting from Reduced/Removed Periods of Suspension related to Disciplinary Action | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| A&F | Department of Revenue | 2022 | N/A | Grievance | Union—Payroll & Leave Category Correction | “This Agreement is not for publication and the Parties agree that they will not release the Agreement itself or disclose publicly or to a third party any of the terms and conditions contained herein absent a legal or compulsory requirement to do so.” | Confidential, Not for publication |
| A&F | Human Resources Division | 2018 | $10,000.00 | Contract claim | General Release of Claims Related to Separation from Employment | “[Complainant] agrees that she shall not disparage or defame HRD or its officers . . . HRD and its officers agree not to disparage or defame [Complainant].” “The Agreement is not for publication.” | Non-disparagement, Not for publication |
| A&F | Human Resources Division | 2017 | $15,000.00 | Contract claim | Reduction in Force use to lack of funding | “[Complainant] agrees that she shall not disparage or defame HRD or its officers . . . HRD and its officers agree not to disparage or defame [Complainant].” “The Agreement is not for publication.” | Non-disparagement, Not for publication |
| A&F | Human Resources Division | 2018 | N/A | Grievance | Union—Correction of Payroll Classification Resulting from Use of Accrued Leave During Period of Suspension | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| A&F | Operational Services Division | 2015 | $10,000.00 | No claim | Union—Separation from Employment | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EEA | Department of Conservation and Recreation | 2018 | $304.23 | Employment | Union | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EEA | Department of Conservation and Recreation | 2018 | $709.87 | Employment | Union—Employment Action | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EEA | Department of Conservation and Recreation | 2014 | $500.00 | Employment | MCAD | “The Parties agree that any and all settlement discussion and the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be kept confidential.” | Confidential |
| EEA | Department of Conservation and Recreation | 2019 | $3,000.00 | Employment | Union—Violation of CBA | “The Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EEA | Department of Conservation and Recreation | 2012 | $15,000.00 | Employment Action | Union—Employment Action | “This settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EEA | Department of Conservation and Recreation | 2014 | 20,000.00 | Employment | MCAD | “Non-Admission/Non-Publication” | Not for publication |
| EEA | Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs | 2017 | 7,724.10 | Employment | Reinstatement of Employment, Corrective Leave Categorization, and Reimbursement of Medical Expenses/ Attorney's Fees | “It is agreed this document and any and all matters concerning this Agreement will be regarded as confidential.” | Confidential |
| EEA | Department of Environmental Protection | 2019 | $695.86 | Employment | Union—Reimbursement for Pay Resulting from Reduced Period of Suspension | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication and is not a public record to the extent provided by applicable law.” | Not for publication |
| EEA | Department of Environmental Protection | 2011 | 169,986.25 | Employment Action | Litigation based Privacy, Negligence, Inducement to Breach Physician Patient Confidentiality, Civil Conspiracy, Intentional Interference | Unknown | Unknown |
| EEA | Department of Environmental Protection | 2012 | 418,332.99 | Employment Action | Litigation in Superior Court— Violation of CBA & FMLA, Invasion of Privacy, Discrimination on the Basis of Handicap, and Retaliation | “[Complainant] agrees not to disparage.” | Non-disparagement |
| EEA | Department of Environmental Protection | 2017 | 57,012.26 | Employment | Reinstatement of Employment, Retroactive Salary Payment, Restored Accrued Leave/ Retirement Credits | “It is agreed this document and any and all matters concerning this Agreement will be regarded as confidential.” | Confidential |
| EOE | Department of Early Education and Care | 2013 | N/A | Separation of Employment Agreement and Mutual General Release | Separation from Employment | “[T]he Agreement, itself, any discussion and/or negotiation relating to this Agreement, the circumstances giving rise to this Agreement and the consideration paid hereunder shall be treated by Employee as strictly confidential.” | Confidential |
| EOED | Division of Occupational Licensure | 2022 | $125,000.00 | Union Grievance | Union—Claims Arising out of Separation from Employment | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOED | Executive Office of Economic Development | 2014 | $27,230.00 | Employment Complaint | Release of Claims of Workplace Discrimination; Reinstatement of Employment with Retroactive Salary Payment | “Because this Agreement constitutes a personnel records, both the Commonwealth . . . and you agree not to disclosure the fact and terms of this Agreement.” | Confidential |
| EOHHS | Veterans Home at Chelsea | 2019 | N/A | FW removed, ULP withdrawn | Union—Formal warning reduced to informal warning re: unacceptable performance | None | None |
| EOHHS | Veterans Home at Chelsea | 2019 | N/A | FW removed, ULP withdrawn | Union—unfair labor practice charge; Removal of all current formal and informal warnings from personnel file | “This Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Children and Families | 2016 | $5,000.00 | lump sum | Union—unfair labor practice charge; neutral employment reference | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication and the Parties agree that they will not release the Agreement itself or disclose publicly or to a third party any of the terms and conditions contained herein absent a legal or compulsory requirement to do so.” | Confidential, Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Children and Families | 2018 | $12,500.00 | Termination changed to Resignation | Union—termination converted to resignation | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Children and Families | 2016 | $100,000.00 | lump sum | Union—termination converted to resignation | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication and the Parties agree that they will not release the Agreement itself or disclose publicly or to a third party any of the terms and conditions contained herein absent a legal or compulsory requirement to do so.” | Confidential, Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Children and Families | 2020 | $10,000.00 | Termination changed to Resignation | Union—Termination converted to voluntary resignation | “The parties further agree this settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Children and Families | 2017 | $10,000.00 | lump sum | MCAD & US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) / HUD | “[Complainant] agrees that [complainant] will keep all information relating in any way to this Agreement . . . completely confidential, and that she will not disclose any information.” | Confidential |
| EOHHS | Department of Children and Families | 2018 | N/A | Demoted to SW I, Grade 19, Step 8 and transferred to FRAO | Union—Demotion | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Children and Families | 2016 | $100,000.00 | lump sum | Union—Termination converted to resignation | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication and the Parties agree that they will not release the Agreement itself or disclose publicly or to a third party any of the terms and conditions contained herein absent a legal or compulsory requirement to do so.” | Confidential, Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Children and Families | 2016 | $5,000.00 | lump sum and resignation in lieu of termination | Union—Termination converted to resignation | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication and the Parties agree that they will not release the Agreement itself or disclose publicly or to a third party any of the terms and conditions contained herein absent a legal or compulsory requirement to do so.” | Confidential, Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Children and Families | 2018 | 4-days pay at rate at time of suspension | Reduced to 1 day suspension | Union—Reduction of Suspension | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Children and Families | 2018 | N/A | Transferred to WWAO effective 1/21/18 | Union—Transfer | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2021 | $10,000.00 | Settlement: Moved work location | Union—Transfer, removal of formal warning & Restoration of Accrued Leave Time; DLR charges of Prohibited Practices | “This settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2019 | $10,000.00 | Resignation in lieu of termination, withdrawal of the grievance | Union—Separation from employment deemed Resignation | “The parties further agree this settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2014 | $15,000.00 | Lump sum | Union—Termination rescinded and deemed resignation | “The parties further agree this settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2022 | N/A | Settled at 5 day suspension and reinstating employee without backpay. | N/A | Unknown | Unknown |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2014 | $8,500.00 | Lump sum | Union—termination converted to resignation | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2016 | $5,000.00 | Lump sum | Union—Termination reclassified as Resignation | “This settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2013 | $14,000.00 | Lump sum | Settlement arising out of Employment Action in Superior Court | None | None |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2013 | $15,000.00 | Lump sum | Union—termination converted to resignation | “[Parties] shall not disclose the fact of this Agreement, the settlement amount, the terms of this Agreement, the facts and circumstances giving rise to this Agreement.” | Confidential |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2013 | $19,000.00 | Lump sum | MCAD | “This confidential, non-precedent setting settlement agreement . . . The Complainant shall never introduce, rely upon, or refer to this agreement in any publication . . . The Complainant shall not disclose the facts of this agreement, the terms of this agreement, the facts and circumstances giving rise to this agreement.” | Confidential, Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2016 | $13,951.00 | Lump sum | Union—Termination converted to suspension | “This settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2021 | Compensated 13 days of wages | Settled at a 7 day suspension | Union—Suspension Reduction | “This Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2016 | Employee was reimbursed $3500.00 | Employee was reinstated to their position and reflect a 3-day suspension on record in lieu of termination | Union—Reinstatement and termination reduced to suspension | “This settlement agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2021 | 1 day of lost wages | Compensated for 1 day of lost wages | N/A | Unknown | Unknown |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2015 | $7,500.00 | back pay | N/A | Unknown | Unknown |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2014 | $75,000.00 | Lump sum | N/A | Unknown | Unknown |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2017 | $1,506.84 | Lump sum | N/A | Unknown | Unknown |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2013 | $19,999.00 | Lump sum | Union—Termination converted to Resignation | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2015 | $25,000.00 | Lump sum | Union—Termination converted to Resignation | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2014 | $2,000.00 | Lump sum | Union—Reinstatement | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2014 | $12,000.00 | Lump sum | N/A | Unknown | Unknown |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2015 | $78,003.03 | back pay | N/A | Unknown | Unknown |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2019 | N/A | Reduced to a Informal warning | N/A | Unknown | Unknown |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2016 | $3,500.00 | Lump sum | Union—Termination converted to Suspension | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2014 | $4,500.00 | Lump sum | Union—Termination reclassified as Resignation | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2022 | $3,209.40 | Claim payment | Union—Grievance | None | None |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2015 | $5,750.00 | Lump sum | MCAD | None | None |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2014 | $50,981.01 | back pay | Union—Termination due to allegations of workplace violence reduced to suspension without pay | None | None |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2017 | $10,000.00 | Lump sum | MCAD | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2015 | $5,000.00 | Lump sum | Union—Termination converted to voluntary resignation | None | None |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2014 | $1,098.00 | back pay | Union - Reduced Suspension | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Developmental Services | 2016 | $8,500.00 | Lump sum | Union—Termination converted to voluntary resignation | None | None |
| EOHHS | Department of Mental Health | 2015 | $19,500.00 | Compromise of Claims | Union—Separation, MCAD—Discrimination on the Basis of Gender & Disability, Sexual Harassment, and Retaliation | “The Settlement Agreement if not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Mental Health | 2018 | 1 day's pay | No letter of abuse of sick time given. Employee was placed NOP 12/31/16 | Union— Reimbursement for wages | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Public Health | 2020 | 1 day's pay | 1-day suspension—poor work performance—yanked/pulled patient gait belt | Union—Suspension related to poor work performance | “This agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Public Health | 2018 | 1 day's pay | Grievant was suspended for 1 day for time and attendance. No call/no show/failure to follow procedure. | settlement to resolve pay for suspension | “This settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Public Health | 2018 | $221.61 | 1-Day Suspension for time and attendance issues—failing to report for a voluntary overtime shift that the employee agreed to accept. | N/A | Unknown | Unknown |
| EOHHS | Department of Public Health | 2021 | 4 hours of sick time | Denial of 4 hours of sick leave time | Union—Payroll adjustment from “Not on Payroll” to “Sick” | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Transitional Assistance | 2020 | N/A | 10-day Suspension | Union—Suspension Without Pay | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Transitional Assistance | 2020 | 30.238 hours pay at rate earned 9/26 - 9/29/17 | EE credited 30.238 hours pay, 34.357 hours sick leave, 2 hours personal leave, 19.905 hours vacation leave | Union—Reimbursement/Credit of Pay and leave | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Transitional Assistance | 2019 | 2 days pay | Reduced to 1-day | Union—Reduced suspension | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Transitional Assistance | 2020 | N/A | Credit Bereavement Leave | Union—Credit for Bereavement Leave | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Transitional Assistance | 2018 | 1-days pay at rate at time of suspension | Demoted to HSA, Grade 15, Step 12 at Worcester TAO; Suspension rescinded | Union—Demotion, Rescission Suspension, and withdrawal of MCAD Complaint (Age Discrimination) | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Transitional Assistance | 2017 | $19,500.00 | Financial for Release, neutral reference, Pf will not reapply | MCAD | “The Parties agree that this Settlement Agreement shall be kept confidential.” | Confidential |
| EOHHS | Department of Transitional Assistance | 2019 | 15 hours pay at rate earned at time of incident | 5-day reduced to 3-day suspension | Union—Reduced suspension due to failure to follow department protocol and policy regarding processing client documentation | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Youth Services | 2019 | 2 hours overtime at rate as of 9/24/15 | 2 hours overtime | Union—Overtime Payroll Correction | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Youth Services | 2019 | 1-day's pay at rate earned at time of Suspension | 1-day suspension reduced to formal warning | Union—Suspension reduced to warning due to lack of union notification | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Youth Services | 2018 | $400.00 | Grievance: Out of Title | Union—Working in a higher title without compensation | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Youth Services | 2018 | 1 day's pay at rate earned 8/15/17 | Suspension reduced to Formal Warning | Union— Suspension reduced to formal warning | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Youth Services | 2021 | 2 days pay at rate at time of suspension | Suspension reduced to 3-day suspension | Union—Reduction of Suspension | “This agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Youth Services | 2020 | 2-days pay at rate earned at time of suspension | 3-day reduced to 1-day suspension | Union—Reduction of Suspension | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Youth Services | 2019 | 4 days pay at rate earned at time of suspension | 3-day suspension reduced to 1-day; 5-day suspension reduced to 3-day | Union—Reduction of suspension due to unprofessional conduct | “This settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Youth Services | 2018 | 1-day's pay at rate earned at time of Suspension | 3-day reduced to 2-day suspension | Union—Reduction of suspension | “This settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Youth Services | 2019 | 1 day’s pay at rate earned 1/20/17 | Suspension reduced to Formal Warning | Union—Suspension reduced to formal written warning | “This settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Youth Services | 2020 | 1 day’s pay at rate at time of suspension | 1-day suspension reduced to formal warning | Union—Suspension reduced to Formal Warning | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Youth Services | 2019 | N/A | Reinstate with 1-day suspension | Union—Termination converted to Suspension and Reinstatement due to personal cell phone use | “The parties further agree this agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Youth Services | 2018 | $88,000.00 | Back pay agreement | Union—Termination converted to Reinstatement and Suspension | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Department of Youth Services | 2019 | 1-day’s pay at rate earned at time of Suspension | Suspension reduced to Written Warning | Union—Suspension reduced to Written Warning | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | EOHHS | 2014 | $0.00 | Suspension reduction | Union—Suspension reduction due to inappropriate remarks to supervisor | “The parties further agree this settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | EOHHS | 2018 | N/A | 3-day suspension | Union—Suspension due to use of Commonwealth electronic devices to communicate inappropriate personal information with a co-worker | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Veterans Home at Holyoke | 2020 | $5,000.00 | Term became resignation, paid out $5,000 | Union—Termination converted to Resignation; Withdrawal of Arbitration related to Suspension | “This agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Veterans Home at Holyoke | 2019 | $7,000.00 | Settled in Arbitration as a resignation | Union—Termination converted to Resignation; Withdrawal of Arbitration related to Suspension | “This agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHHS | Massachusetts Commission for the Blind | 2016 | $19,999.99 | Lump sum | N/A | Unknown | Unknown |
| EOHHS | Massachusetts Commission for the Blind | 2011 | $8,945.84 | back pay | N/A | Unknown | Unknown |
| EOHLC | EOHLC | 2012 | $30,000.00 | Grievance Arbitration | Union—Termination from Employment | “This settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOHLC | EOHLC | 2012 | $1,121.00 | Union Grievance over 5-Day Suspension | Union—Reduced Period of Suspension | “This settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOLWD | Department of Industrial Accidents | 2022 | N/A | Grievance—Promotion | Union—Promotion | “This settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOLWD | Department of Unemployment Assistance | 2012 | N/A | Grievance/ Disciplinary | Union—Suspension reduced Written Warning | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOLWD | Department of Unemployment Assistance | 2012 | N/A | Grievance/Comp Time Due | Union—Compensatory Time | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOLWD | Department of Unemployment Assistance | 2012 | N/A | Grievance/ Disciplinary | Union—Reduced Period of Suspension | “This settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOLWD | Department of Unemployment Assistance | 2013 | N/A | Grievance/ Disciplinary | Union—Removal of Suspension | “This settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOLWD | Department of Unemployment Assistance | 2014 | N/A | Grievance—Promotion | Union—Posting and Promotions | “The parties shall never introduce, rely upon, or refer to this Settlement Agreement in any publication, proceeding, forum, bargaining session, or any other matter of official interest to the parties unless and only they are (1.) legally required to do so or (2.) they seek to enforce its terms.” | Confidential |
| EOLWD | Department of Unemployment Assistance | 2014 | N/A | Grievance—Promotion | Union—Denial of Promotion | “The parties shall never introduce, rely upon, or refer to this Settlement Agreement in any publication, proceeding, forum, bargaining session, or any other matter of official interest to the parties unless and only they are (1.) legally required to do so or (2.) they seek to enforce its terms.” | Confidential |
| EOLWD | Department of Unemployment Assistance | 2014 | N/A | Grievance—Promotion | Union—Promotion | “The parties shall never introduce, rely upon, or refer to this Settlement Agreement in any publication, proceeding, forum, bargaining session, or any other matter of official interest to the parties unless and only they are (1.) legally required to do so or (2.) they seek to enforce its terms.” | Confidential |
| EOLWD | Department of Unemployment Assistance | 2015 | N/A | Grievance/Last Chance Agreement | Union—Last Chance Agreement | “This settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOLWD | Department of Unemployment Assistance | 2015 | N/A | Grievance/ Disciplinary | Union—Removal of Suspension | “This settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOLWD | Department of Unemployment Assistance | 2016 | $5,000.00 | Grievance/ Voluntary Layoff Incentive | Union—Separation from Employment (Laid off) | “This settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOLWD | Department of Unemployment Assistance | 2017 | N/A | Grievance/Recall | Union—Retroactive Step Increase | “This settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOLWD | Department of Unemployment Assistance | 2017 | $2,500.00 | Arbitration/ Termination | Union—Termination converted to Resignation | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOLWD | Department of Unemployment Assistance | 2018 | N/A | Grievance—Promotion | Union—Promotion | “The parties shall never introduce, rely upon, or refer to this Settlement Agreement in any publication, proceeding, forum, bargaining session, or any other matter of official interest to the parties unless and only they are (1.) legally required to do so or (2.) they seek to enforce its terms.” | Confidential |
| EOLWD | Department of Unemployment Assistance | 2018 | N/A | Grievance—Promotion | Union—Promotion | “The parties shall never introduce, rely upon, or refer to this Settlement Agreement in any publication, proceeding, forum, bargaining session, or any other matter of official interest to the parties unless and only they are (1.) legally required to do so or (2.) they seek to enforce its terms.” | Confidential |
| EOLWD | Department of Unemployment Assistance | 2019 | N/A | Grievance—Promotion/ Demotion | Union—MCAD Complaint; Reinstatement to Previous Position and Discontinuation of Remedial Development Plan | “This settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOLWD | Department of Unemployment Assistance | 2022 | N/A | Grievance/ Disciplinary | Union—Suspension reduced to a written warning | “This settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOLWD | Department of Unemployment Assistance | 2022 | $18,500.00 | MCAD | MCAD—Discrimination | “[Complainant} agrees that [Complainant] will keep the terms of this Release including the final Settlement Payment confidential.” “[Complainant] further agrees that she will not disparage the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.” | Confidential |
| EOLWD | EOLWD | 2014 | $7,000.00 | Grievance/ Promotion | Union—DLR Complaint | None | None |
| EOLWD | EOLWD | 2010 | N/A | DLR Charge/Prohibited Practice | Union—DLR complaint about Return to Previous Job Classification Without Loss of Salary | “The parties agree that this settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOLWD | EOLWD | 2012 | $315.00 | Grievance/ Wages Due | Union—Payroll Correction | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOLWD | EOLWD | 2013 | N/A | Sick Leave | Union—Improper Use of Sick Leave and Restoration of Sick Leave | “The parties shall never introduce, rely upon, or refer to this Settlement Agreement in any publication, proceeding, forum, bargaining session, or any other matter of official interest to the parties unless and only they are (1.) legally required to do so or (2.) they seek to enforce its terms.” | Confidential |
| EOLWD | EOLWD | 2013 | N/A | Grievance/Leave | Union—Payroll and Leave | “The parties shall never introduce, rely upon, or refer to this Settlement Agreement in any publication, proceeding, forum, bargaining session, or any other matter of official interest to the parties unless and only they are (1.) legally required to do so or (2.) they seek to enforce its terms.” | Confidential |
| EOLWD | EOLWD | 2014 | N/A | Grievance/ Disciplinary | Union—Violation of Code of Conduct—Formal Warning Removed from Personnel File | “This settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOLWD | EOLWD | 2014 | $10,000.00 | ULP/DLR and MCAD | Union—MCAD complaint & DLR for Separation from Employment | “The parties agree that they will not disclose the terms of this Agreement.” | Confidential |
| EOLWD | EOLWD | 2015 | N/A | Grievance/Leave | Union—Leave Denial | “This confidential, non-precedent setting settlement agreement.” | Confidential |
| EOLWD | EOLWD | 2019 | $1,800.00 | Termination/ Resignation | Union—Termination without Cause converted to resignation | “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOLWD | EOLWD | 2020 | $2,000.00 | Arbitration/ Resignation | Union - Termination converted to resignation | "[Parties] further agree that this settlement is not for publication…." | Not for publication |
| EOLWD | Department of Career Services | 2012 | $5,000.00 | Grievance/ Voluntary Resignation | Union—Separation from Employment | “[Parties] shall keep confidential and not disclose the existence or any of the terms of this agreement.” | Confidential |
| EOLWD | Department of Career Services | 2016 | N/A | Grievance/ Disciplinary | Union—Suspension reduced to formal warning | “The parties shall never introduce, rely upon, or refer to this Settlement Agreement in any publication, proceeding, forum, bargaining session, or any other matter of official interest to the parties unless and only they are (1.) legally required to do so or (2.) they seek to enforce its terms.” | Confidential |
| EOLWD | Department of Career Services | 2016 | N/A | Grievance/Recall | Union—Step Increase and Removal from Recall List on Separation from Employment | “This settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOLWD | Department of Career Services | 2017 | N/A | Grievance/ Disciplinary | Union—Removal of Suspension | “This settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOLWD | Department of Career Services | 2020 | $19,000.00 | MCAD | MCAD—Sexual Harassment and Gender discrimination | “[Claimant] agrees that [Claimant] will keep the terms of this Release including the final settlement payment, and any and all settlement discussions, confidential as to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. [Claimant]agrees that she shall not publicize or disclose the terms of this release.” | Confidential |
| EOLWD | Department of Career Services | 2022 | N/A | Grievance—Promotion | Union—Promotion | “This settlement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOTSS | EOTSS | 2016 | -$22,787.28 | Litigation—Recoupment of Overpayment | Recovery of Wage Overpayment | “This Agreement is not for publication and the Parties agree that they will not release the Agreement itself or disclose publicly or to a third party any of the terms of conditions contained herein absent a legal or compulsory requirement to do so.” | Confidential |
| EOTSS | EOTSS | 2018 | $24,180.77 | Employment Action | Separation from Employment—Transition | “[Complainant] agrees that he shall refrain from making disparaging remarks . . .” “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Non-disparagement, Not for publication |
| EOTSS | EOTSS | 2017 | $139,172.12 | Discrimination Claim | MCAD—Discrimination on the Basis of Age | “Mutual Non Disparagement” “Non-Publication” | Non-disparagement, Not for publication |
| EOTSS | EOTSS | 2017 | $19,482.63 | Employment Action | Severance Agreement on Voluntary Resignation | “This Agreement is not for publication.” | Not for publication |
| EOTSS | EOTSS | 2019 | $10,204.92 | Employment Action | Separation from Employment—Facilitate Transition | “[Complainant] agrees that he shall refrain from making disparaging remarks . . . EOTSS agrees that it shall . . . refrain from making disparaging remarks about [Complainant].” | Non-disparagement |
| EOTSS | EOTSS | 2019 | $10,204.92 | Employment Action | Elimination of Position—Transition | “[Complainant] agrees that he shall refrain from making disparaging remarks . . . EOTSS agrees that it shall . . . refrain from making disparaging remarks about [Complainant].” | Non-disparagement |
| EOTSS | EOTSS | 2018 | $21,538.46 | Employment Action | Separation from Employment (lay off)—Transition | “[Complainant] agrees that he shall refrain from making disparaging remarks about [EOTSS] . . .” “This Settlement Agreement is not for publication.” | Non-disparagement, Not for publication |
| EOTSS | EOTSS | 2019 | $12,245.91 | Employment Action | Separation from Employment (position eliminated)—Transition | “[Complainant] agrees that he shall refrain from making disparaging remarks about [EOTSS] . . .” “This Agreement and Release is not for publication.” | Non-disparagement, Not for publication |
| EOTSS | EOTSS | 2019 | $12,357.69 | Employment Action | Separation from Employment (position eliminated)—Transition | “[Complainant] agrees that he shall refrain from making disparaging remarks about [EOTSS] . . .” “This Agreement and Release is not for publication.” | Non-disparagement, Not for publication |
| GOV | GOV | 2019 | $62,500 | Lump Sum | EEOC charge | “The parties agree to keep the existence and terms of this Agreement confidential, except as may be required by law.” | Confidential |
| MassDOT | MassDOT | 2010 | N/A | Employment Action | Union—Demotion and Corrective Action Plan due to allegations of impairment on the job/ substance abuse | “To the extent possible, the parties agree not to disclose or publicize the terms of this agreement.” | Confidential |
| MassDOT | MassDOT | 2011 | $50,000.00 | Discrimination | MCAD—Discrimination on the Basis of Age | “The Complainant agrees to keep confidential, and not to disclose or communicate the contents and nature of this agreement to other parties.” | Confidential |
| MassDOT | MassDOT | 2014 | $12,000.00 | Employment Action | MCAD and EEOC—Sexual Harassment and Constructive discharge; sexual harassment training for staff member | “The Complainant agrees to keep confidential, and not to disclose or communicate the contents and nature of this agreement to other parties.” | Confidential |
| MassDOT | MassDOT | 2015 | $12,965.53 | Employment Action | MCAD—Discrimination on the Basis of Sex | “Complainant hereby agrees to keep confidential and not to disclose there terms of this agreement. . . . The parties agree that they shall not disparage the other.” | Confidential |
| MassDOT | MassDOT | 2018 | N/A | Employment Action | Unable to locate | “Take the following reasonable measures to insure such confidentiality.” | Confidential |
| Date published: | January 28, 2025 |
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