For the second time in his almost five years with the state, Dennis Murphy has been appointed acting commissioner of the state Department of Labor. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy made the announcement upon the retirement today of Sharon Palmer as commissioner.
Malloy said in a statement, “I’ve known and worked with Dennis for many years – he is an outstanding public servant. I want to thank him for taking on critical role.” Back in July 2012, Murphy, the department’s deputy commissioner, was tapped for the role when then-Commissioner Glenn Marshall submitted his resignation. Palmer was appointed commissioner in August 2012.
Prior to joining the labor department in January 2011, Murphy served as a Neutral Labor Arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association, and was also director of human resources for the City of Stamford, where Malloy had served as mayor. He has also served as Director of Labor Relations and Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Bridgeport. He is a graduate of Fairfield University and Boston University School of Law.
Malloy intends to announce a successor to serve as labor commissioner in the new year.
