Massachusetts Employment Law Blog

Gordon Law Group featured in BBJ representing top BSO flutist under the new Massachusetts Equal Pay Law (View Article) Boston Symphony First to Be Sued Under New Equal Pay Law: A Landmark Case for Gender Pay Equity The Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has become the first major institution to face a lawsuit under Massachusetts’ new…

Every single attorney general just signed a letter to congress demanding the end of mandatory arbitration agreements. See letter to Congress. While the letter is limited to sexual harassment claims, this is a stunning development and signals a strong shift. As the Attorneys General noted: “While there may be benefits to arbitration provisions in other…

Fish rots from the head down. Philip Gordon was interviewed by the Brockton Enterprise concerning a new report released by the City of Brockton attempting to second guess the landmark $4M jury verdict awarded to Gordon Law Group’s client, Russell Lopes, for outrageous acts of discrimination and retaliation. Since that verdict, the City commissioned a…

Gordon Law Group featured in The Enterprise representing Russell Lopes against the city of Brockton, in a discrimination case (View Article) Minorities Trash City Report on Brockton Discrimination Case: A Call for Accountability In a bold response to the city’s handling of a major discrimination lawsuit, minorities trash city claims in a public statement regarding…

The DOL has made it easier for employers to avoid paying interns by abandoning their six-part test for distinguishing between interns and employees. The updated fact sheet was released today. You may view it here. DOL Changes Rules on Unpaid Internships: What Employers Need to Know In a move that will have significant implications for…

Benjamin Flam announced as a “2018 Excellence in the Law Honoree” (View Article). Join Gordon Law Group in congratulating Ben for his outstanding work! (Register for Event) Flam to Be Honored by Lawyers Weekly: A Recognition of Excellence in Legal Advocacy Flam to be honored by Lawyers Weekly for his outstanding contributions to the legal…

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is supporting legislation that would eliminate forced arbitration clauses in employment agreements. (View Press Release) This bill is in its infancy, and currently bans only arbitration of sexual harassment. We have no doubt that much more work will be done on this, and we are working with legislators on the…

Philip Gordon interviewed for article on the termination of Matt Lauer from NBC’s Today Show. Click here for article. Click here for radio interview podcast. Of course, if you’re experiencing sexual harassment or any other issues in the workplace, give us a call. Gordon Interviewed About Matt Lauer Termination: Insights on Workplace Harassment and Employment…

Kendall Buhl interviewed Philip Gordon for his program: More Boston-Area Women Executives Saying “Me Too” (Listen) Gordon Interviewed on WBZ NewsRadio About Workplace Sexual Harassment: Key Insights and Legal Advice In a recent interview on WBZ NewsRadio, Gordon of Gordon Law Group shared his expertise on workplace sexual harassment and the legal rights of employees…

New yorks highest court. In its latest ruling under the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL), New York’s highest court clarified the standard for plaintiffs to obtain punitive damages. In a landmark ruling, the Court held that “the standard for determining punitive damages under the NYCHRL is whether the wrongdoer has engaged in discrimination…