Pawtucket employee fired over ‘offensive’ comment returns to work after appeal

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — A Pawtucket city employee who was fired last year over an “offensive” comment on social media has been brought back after appealing his termination in court.

Mayor Don Grebien confirmed in a statement that Joseph Morais, a senior engineering project manager for the city, has returned to work after the ruling.

“Mr. Morais chose to contest his termination before an arbitrator,” Grebien said. “My administration has vigorously defended our decision to terminate Morais, and I stand by that decision today.”…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS