Union Sues Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for State Workers

September 24, 2021

It was expected that unionized workforces would push back on employer COVID-19 vaccine mandates. A recent example is where the union representing the majority of Massachusetts State Police officers filed a lawsuit attempting to block Governor Baker’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement for state workers. The order requires that all state workers be vaccinated by October 17th. In their lawsuit filed in the Suffolk County Superior Court, the Massachusetts State Police Association asked that the vaccine mandate be at least delayed, to give the union more time to negotiate.


If you have any questions about the impact of COVID-19 on the workplace, the pluses and minuses of mandating a vaccine in the workplace, or other employment issues generally, please do not hesitate to contact the attorneys at The Royal Law Firm at 413-586-2288.

Royal Attorneys Secure Summary Judgment at Massachusetts Appeals Court

December 5, 2025
Our attorneys successfully obtained summary judgment in favor of the Defendant from the Massachusetts Appeals Court in a Wage Act and contract dispute. The Complainant alleged entitlement to a substantial variable compensation award following resignation. We demonstrated that the compensation plan made such awards discretionary and contingent on continued employment at the time of payout. The Appeals Court agreed, finding that the award did not constitute wages under the Wage Act and that the Defendant acted lawfully in denying payment. All claims were dismissed in their entirety.

Amy Royal Named 2025 Super Lawyer!

By The Royal Law Firm • November 5, 2025
Attorney Amy Royal has once again been selected as a Super Lawyer ! As published by Super Lawyers Amy B. Royal is a top-rated attorney, with her firm headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts. Providing legal representation in the New England states and New York, for a variety of different issues, Amy Royal was selected to Super Lawyers for 2014 - 2016, 2019 - 2025. Attorneys like Amy B. Royal are recognized by their peers for their outstanding work and commitment to the spirit of the legal profession. Their knowledge of the law, professional work ethic, and advocacy on behalf of their clients allow them to stand out among other attorneys in the field.