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Gordon Law Group featured in wbur in support of star BSO flutists Equal Pay Act lawsuit against the BSO (View Article) BSO Musicians Applaud Equal Pay: A Landmark Victory for Fair Compensation in the Arts In a groundbreaking development, BSO musicians applaud equal pay as a major legal victory for fair compensation in the arts.…

Gordon Law Group featured on CNN in support of world-class BSO flutists lawsuit against the BSO under Equal Pay Act (View Article) World Class Musician Says She Makes 75% of What Her Male Counterparts Make—Now She Is Suing for Equal Pay A world class musician says she has been paid just 75% of what her…

Gordon Law Group featured in The Boston Globe in support of BSO Flutist and first suit under Massachusetts Equal Pay Act (View Article) The BSO’s Principal Flutist Says She Is Paid Far Less Than the Man Who Is the Principal Oboist: A Legal Battle for Equal Pay In a bold and significant move, the BSO’s…

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…

The debate over whether student athletes should be paid in college sports has intensified in recent years, driven by the exploding financial value of collegiate athletics and increasing scrutiny over fairness, labor rights, and revenue distribution. As fans gear up for upcoming seasons in major college sports, the question remains central: Should student athletes be…

Women are transforming the national labor landscape in the United States. They are earning more degrees, entering new industries, and filling roles once dominated almost exclusively by men. A recent analysis from NPR highlights the growing presence of women in the workforce and the challenges that still remain. More Women, More Industries, More Representation Over…

A significant gender discrimination lawsuit recently reached a proposed settlement of $3 million for 101 women working for Publicis group. The lawsuit grew out of concern by women about the public relations giant’s practices concerning equal pay, promotion and opportunities, as well as specific allegations of open gender inequity. Specific claims by the lead plaintiff…

The University of Denver could face significant financial liability after federal findings indicated that female faculty at its law school may have been paid less than male colleagues for decades. In August 2016, the EEOC notified the university that an investigation uncovered evidence of a gender-based pay disparity, possibly dating back to 1973. According to…

The National Committee on Pay Equality named Tuesday, April 14, 2015 Equal Pay Day in an effort to call attention to the inequitable pay gaps that still exist between female and male workers. Each year the organization selects a day to commemorate individuals who are making strides towards pay equality and influence business owners to examine…

Last Wednesday April 9th, saw the House Republicans vote against the Paycheck Fairness Act—a bill proposed to achieve equal pay. This was the third time the bill had been blocked. The bill specifically intends to shorten the number of reasons a company can cite for paying women less than men. As we wrote about in…