Massachusetts Employment Law Blog

Jury rules in woman’s favor in wrongful termination suit against former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (View News)

The jury found retaliation in the firing for the former SORB chief. news November 3, 2022: (View Article)

Employers must pay wages in full and on time or else pay treble damages.  So says the Massachusetts Wage Act, and finally, in an opinion released on April 4, 2022, so says the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts in Reuter v. Methuen. The Wage Act has a long history in Massachusetts, refined over the years…

A big day!  In a rare moment of broad bi-partisan support, Congress and the President enacted groundbreaking legislation that will end forced arbitration for workers who are victims of sexual assault and harassment at work. “Forced arbitration shielded perpetrators and silenced survivors, enabled employers to sweep episodes of sexual assault and harassment under the rug,…

Day spa workers not entitled to Sunday premium pay February 25, 2022: (View Article)

Everett superintendent found surveillance cameras in her office, her lawyer says (View Article)

School superintendent accuses Everett mayor of having a racist agenda (View Article)

Lawyers Weekly Honors Elizabeth Rodgers as Top 50 Women in the Law (November 17, 2021): (View Article)

Once again, noted employment law firm Gordon Law Group is proud to announce that the firm and 2 of its lawyers named to the 2021 “Best Law Firms” and “Best Lawyers” list released collaboratively every year by U.S. News and Best Lawyers®. The firm will continue to provide rigorous, award-winning representation to clients throughout Massachusetts…

Liz Kislik does it again, with a terrific article in Harvard Business Review on flexible work policies: https://hbr.org/2021/10/creating-flex-work-policies-when-everyone-has-different-needs  She works through a set of best practices for creating policies that take into account real employee needs and align them with an employers business interests and brand. It’s a good read for anyone working to balance…