I represent only Workers - never Employers!
I have been fighting for workers’ rights for over 20 years. I have worked as a union organizer, and employee advocate and an attorney. I know how workers are treated in this country and I know that it is no simple task to secure basic rights. Employees have always had to fight for their rights for fair treatment.
I formerly worked as a staff attorney at the Massachusetts Unemployment appeals board (the Board of Review). I reviewed hundreds of cases and know many of the ins and outs and technicalities that make a difference between winning and losing an Unemployment Appeal.
Practice areas
Unemployment hearings and appeals
10 years, 55 cases
I practice Employee Justice Law. I do employment and labor law - on the plaintiff's side only. I handle Unemployment cases, Discrimination, MCAD complaints, Wage and Hour claims, Overtime and Minimum Wage issues, employee and union contract negotiations, and wrongful terminations.
10 years, 35 cases
10 years, 33 cases
10 years, 13 cases
10 years, 27 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MA | Active | 2009 | 02/22/2022 |
Legal answers | 31 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
Super Lawyer - Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal Attorney | Law Office of Jill Havens | 2012 - Present |
Review Examiner/Staff Attorney | Mass Department of Unemployment Board of Review | 2011 - 2012 |
Business Agent | SEIU Local 1199 | 2009 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Massachusetts Employment Lawyers Association | Executive Board Member | 2012 - Present |
National Lawyers Guild | 2007 - 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Northeastern University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2009 |
Randolph-Macon Woman's College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1989 |
University of Massachusetts, Amherst | MA/Ph.D. course work | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Advising Employers & Employees on Off-Duty Conduct & Privacy in the Workplace | Employment Decisions Based on Employee Use of Social Media, In and Out of the Workplace | 2020 |
"1st Look" at Handling COVID-19–Related Leaves, Layoffs & Unemployment | Unemployment Benefits, Regular and Enhanced under the CARES Act | 2020 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Debra Davidowicz v. 4M Fruit Distributors Inc. | $888,036 jury verdict in favor Plaintiff, Debra Davidowicz |
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Andrea Kramer, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 23, 2022
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jill is my go-to person for unemployment law when clients need referrals or need some help on unemployment law. Recently a client I referred used Jill's services, and the client was thrilled. And always I get accurate, useful information from her. Jill is the best!
J.W. Londergan, Discrimination Attorney on Oct 24, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse Attorney Havens! I am an attorney myself, and whenever I have employment law issues and questions - be it for wage and hour, overtime pay, discrimination, sexual harassment, unemployment, severance agreements and the like - Jill is my go to attorney.
Andrea Kramer, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 23, 2022
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jill is my go-to person for unemployment law when clients need referrals or need some help on unemployment law. Recently a client I referred used Jill's services, and the client was thrilled. And always I get accurate, useful information from her. Jill is the best!
J.W. Londergan, Discrimination Attorney on Oct 24, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse Attorney Havens! I am an attorney myself, and whenever I have employment law issues and questions - be it for wage and hour, overtime pay, discrimination, sexual harassment, unemployment, severance agreements and the like - Jill is my go to attorney.
Rachel Benedict, Employment and labor Attorney on Jun 16, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. We worked together at the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development Board of Review. She is smart, unflappable and a zealous advocate, someone you definitely want on your side.
Matthew Poppel, Employment and labor Attorney on Nov 9, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Time and again, Jill Havens has provided critical advice regarding the unemployment aspects of resolving a matter. She responds immediately and provides the info one needs to know before closing the deal. Top notch.
Stefanie Fisher, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. We have called her for expert advice when our clients encounter employment issues. She has always given thoughtful and helpful advice. I trust that she would be as excellent to her own clients as she has been to ours.
Corine Claxton, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 14, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Attorney Havens. Recently I consulted with her regarding an employment law related issue. She was able to provide me with valuable information.
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