UPTON v. JWP BUSINESSLAND


425 Mass. 756 (1997)

JOANNA UPTON v. JWP BUSINESSLAND.

Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, Norfolk.

August 18, 1997.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Harvey A. Schwartz for the plaintiff.

Present: WILKINS, C.J., ABRAMS, O'CONNOR, GREANEY, & MARSHALL, JJ.


WILKINS, C.J.

The plaintiff, a former at-will employee of the defendant and a divorced single parent, appeals from the entry of summary judgment for the defendant. She asserts that the defendant discharged her when, because of the need to be with her young son, she was unwilling to work long hours. She argues that such a discharge is contrary to public policy and entitles her to damages. We granted the plaintiff's application for direct appellate review. We affirm...

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