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Philip Gordon of the law firm Gordon LLP was recently quoted by the national news publication The Washington Post regarding the employment issues affecting the financial organization Weinstein & Co. His analysis explored how modern financial firms structure their workforce relationships, enforce employment agreements, interpret compliance duties, assess liability exposure, manage hiring bias loops, and…

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,…

The City of Brockton is facing increased legal and public scrutiny due to a Brockton discrimination class action case initiated by Gordon Law Group, LLP. The lawsuit represents 38 minority applicants who experienced discrimination in hiring, employment policies, and personnel decision-making within the city’s workforce recruitment system. The court proceedings, including post-trial motions, highlighted repeated…

The University of Rochester is facing growing public pressure after multiple complaints were filed against professor Florian Jaeger. The allegations involve sexual harassment, workplace misconduct, and academic power imbalance within the campus environment. As the university reviewed the complaints, Professor Jaeger took the semester off from teaching duties while administrative procedures progress. This controversy escalated…

Philip Gordon was quoted in Bloomberg Law regarding Dell’s $110,000 discrimination settlement involving claims filed by a transgender intern. The legal case involved allegations of a hostile work environment, blocked career advancement, and retaliation after complaints were raised. This discussion on Dell discrimination settlement Bloomberg Law quote emphasizes a major issue: although many organizations implement…

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…

Medical marijuana has been legal for use by “qualified patients” in Massachusetts since 2012, and has been equivalent to using any other prescription medication since. For the first time, the Massachusetts courts have ruled that “qualified patients” under the Medical Marijuana Act (which does not provide specific disability discrimination rights itself) do indeed have affirmative…

We are proud to announce that the Superior Court has rejected a post-trial plea by the City of Brockton to reduce a $4 million jury verdict awarded to our client, Russell Lopes. The Court’s decision preserves the original verdict, marking a major moment in a longstanding legal battle involving allegations of systemic discrimination, improper personnel…

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 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…