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Following the successful jury trial on behalf of Russel Lopes, the Gordon Law Group is pleased to announce that the Court has approved the class action settlement on behalf of minority applicants to the Department of Public Works for the City of Brockton. Judge Daniel O’Shea called the settlement “an amazing piece of work.” You…

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…

No surprise many workplace experts continue questioning the corporate sexual harassment training effectiveness used across modern corporations. While companies invest millions in compliance training, research indicates that traditional approaches often fail to change employee behavior or reduce misconduct. A widely referenced study from the University of Oregon revealed that without a morally compelling legal foundation,…

After years of legal debate, advocacy, and employment reform pressure, stronger protections for pregnant workers have finally passed, expanding support beyond what traditional discrimination statutes historically offered. While discrimination law has long protected pregnant workers, the duty to accommodate pregnancy was previously interpreted too narrowly by many employers and courts. This left many workers unable…

cross the United States, the legal landscape surrounding worker rights to sue collectively has shifted substantially. The federal U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) now favors the enforceability of class action waivers in employment agreements, reversing its previous long-defended position under the prior presidential administration. Previous DOJ Position and NLRA Enforcement Debate For several years, the…

A significant policy shift occurred this morning as the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) officially withdrew its prior interpretative guidance on independent contractor classification and joint employment standards. Business and industry organizations expect this decision to reduce the number of workers covered under wage protections guaranteed by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The…

Pregnant workers may soon receive stronger statutory protections in Massachusetts workplaces following a key legislative development. This morning, the Massachusetts House of Representatives approved a new bill aimed at expanding employment safeguards for pregnant employees, and the legislation now awaits consideration by the state Senate. Persistent Workplace Challenges for Pregnant Workers Pregnancy discrimination has long…

The issue of forced arbitration in discrimination suits has gained renewed attention following a high-profile legal dispute involving a major media employer, the U.S. broadcasting organization Fox News. Reports indicate the company may attempt to require arbitration for an anchor pursuing discrimination claims, shifting the lawsuit out of open court and into private dispute resolution.…

A Must Read, and not Just for Gender Bias! The Latest from Harvard Business Review and Cecchi-Dimeglio on The Corrupting Power of Gender Bias Workplace bias continues to shape careers, distort institutional decisions, and silently undermine talent. Recent analysis published by the global business publisher Harvard Business Review highlights critical research from behavioral scientist Iris…

Gordon Law Group on “Channel 5 Investigates”! The newsroom program Channel 5 Investigates recently interviewed attorneys Philip Gordon and Elizabeth Rodgers of the law firm Gordon LLP regarding their latest jury verdict in a workplace discrimination dispute. The segment also featured commentary from their client, Russell Lopes, who successfully challenged the City of Brockton over…